Elisabeth Oglevee

Elisabeth Oglevee
Dreamland
Sarah Dessen
Realistic Fiction
Just Right
Page 24



1. I have just started reading the book and it was intense right from the start. Caitlin's older sister, Cassandra, has just run away on the day of Caitlin's birthday. Her and Cassandra had been so close and told each other everything and Caitlin is in shock that this is happening right now when Caitlin really needs her for all her troubles. Cassandra left Caitlin a present that day that was a journal that said "Dreamland" and that followed with "Caitlin I'll See You There". Caitlin is a little confused by this but can't be occupied by that she has to find Cassandra. Her parents are already on the phone with the police and waiting for her to call. Cass's dad doesn't have a clue why Cass would run away because she had a scholarship to Yale and was living a perfect life. Cass's mom thinks that Cass ran away with her boy friend who she thinks is a really bad influence. All of a sudden Cass calls and her father picks up and they start talking and Cass says she safe but she is not coming home for a while then hangs up.

2. I love this book so far because it was a book that jumped right into things and didn't take a while to actually start. Also this book doesn't have unnecessary explanations for things it allows you to come up with your own ideas.

3. The major theme I saw in the short part of the book I read was overcoming obstacles because Caitlin is going to have to figure out living on her own and dealing with her own problems like boy troubles, parent troubles and school troubles without the help from Cass.

4. My favorite character is Cass even though I don't even know what she is really like. The reason why I like her is that she is very bold for running away and going on her own.

5.My least favorite character is Caitlin because she is only thinking about her birthday when her sister is missing and that everyone has forgotten. I think this makes her a little spoiled.

6. I think Caitlin will get sick of her parents because she is the only child in the household now that she will leave and run away and meet Cass.