Author:Theresa Breslin
Every dream has a Dream Master to control it. But Cy has such a vivid imagination that he has met his Dream Master and can travel with him through Time and Space to actually live his dreams. But what would happen if a character from Cy's dream decided to come and live in his Time and Space? Well Cy's about to find out. He's accidentally conjured up the Princess Shahr-Azad from Ancient Arabia - creator of the 1001 tales of Arabian Nights. Cy and the Dream Master are keen to return the Princess back to her home, before she is discovered. Trouble is, the princess isn't keen to go back. She'd much rather stay and enter the upcoming TV talent contest and she's prepared to go to great lengths to get her own way. So begins a battle of wills (and imaginations) between the greatest storyteller of all time, and the timid but determined Cy. With flying carpets, Arabian dungeons and a trouble-making genie Cy's fourth adventure with his Dream Master is as fast and funny as before.
In the fourth adventure from Carnegie Medal-winner Breslin, Cy takes a magic carpet ride with a famous Arabian princess, landing himself in a pot of imaginative trouble!
—— The Good Book GuideA very enjoyable fantasy story
—— The School LibrarianCy's fourth adventure with his Dream Master is as fast and as funny as before
—— Parents NewsAn exciting adventure
—— Junior News and MailA stretching and rewarding read for nine to thirteen-year-olds
—— Sunday HeraldFierily poetic on a galactic scale, Lucky's search for his father, against a background of interplanetary peril, is totally transporting - as are the illustrations.
—— Imogen Russell Williams , The MetroAn exciting and involved space adventure which engages with big themes . . . Atmospheric illustrations are a bonus.
—— Peters BooksLike the brightest light from the furthest star, this book is a creation to behold . . . It is a breathtaking epic space adventure that will have you gripped
—— Vincent Ripley , Mr Ripley's Enchanted BooksIncredible . . . If sci-fi is your thing then Phoenix is a must-read, if sci-fi isn’t your thing then Phoenix is a should-read, trust me!
—— Raimy , ReadaraptorA rip-roaring plot . . . awe-inspiring artwork.
—— The Book BagAn extraordinary tale of science-fiction, adventure, love and war . . . Phoenix is a remarkable novel, uniting Said’s incredible storytelling with wonderful illustrations that bring to life an entire universe of creativity and imagination. Full of suspense, intrigue, action, emotion and more, this is a fantastic read which must surely be set for great things.
—— BooktrustLucky is a great super hero for kids, someone who puts others first . . . The illustrations by Dave McKean were very inspirational . . . I give this book 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—— Louis , HomeForBookwormsLikeMeAn action-packed adventure that will appeal to both boys and girls.
—— Linda Buckley-Archer , GuardianSaid is bold enough to know that sometimes, things can get scary, and young readers need that . . . [The illustration] uses the vastness and emptiness of space as a tool, filling this negative space with the movement of lines that enhance the vastness, and both the fear and joy that comes with being alone in it . . . A beautiful and awesome mythology, . . A remarkable adventure story for any age.
—— Dork ShelfThis book kept catching my eye in bookstores . . . The writing, as well as the illustrations, bring the story to life beautifully. . . Lucky is unforgettable.
—— Books and Writers JNRThere were some genius twists that kept me guessing at the ending. There’s no way I could have ever predicted the last chapters. They were heartbreaking, yet hopeful, and so beautiful . . . HIGHLY recommended for any sci-fi fans, fantasy fans, out there - and also anybody who wants a new favourite book.
—— Books and Writers JNRIt is layered with depth and meaning right from the get go . . . These multilayered themes and ideas, reinforced by strong characterisation, make this book shine . . . The result is a touching, meaningful story for children and adults alike.
—— Barbara Melville , Interzone issue 249