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The Sandman

the Story of Sanderson Mansnoozie
Aug 27, 2013forbesrachel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The second story in Joyce's series of guardians. The Sandman, like the Man in the Moon, is also an origin story. Sandy started out by flying the universe in his shooting star; the author ties the ideas of dreams and wishes together. He does this until the pirate Pitch chases him to the Earth. Thanks to the help of the sea creatures and the Man in the Moon, Sandy becomes the Sandman, and fights off the nightmares, while giving people good dreams. Once again the drawings are full of colour. The glimmering golds of Sandy are stand out against a background of dark nights, and sea tones, and are at their brightest int he battle against Pitch. Children can feel safe everywhere, knowing that this guardian is on their side.