by Greg Grunberg (Author) Lucas Turnbloom (Illustrator)
Ben and Jake are back for more!
With the Dream Jumper business making them some serious money, all seems to be going great. But Ben is put to the test in a way he never saw coming when a new and formidable foe invades his nightmares. With Jake backing him up and a mysterious newcomer in the Dream World, Ben may have a chance to overcome this new evil. He just has to keep his friends safe long enough to figure out how!
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In this sequel to Nightmare Escape, Ben and Jake continue to operate their Dream Jumper business. Ben spends his nights entering his friends' dreams and intervening when nightmares take over. Each time Ben jumps into a dream, his ability grows stronger. But the first volume's villain, Nightmare Lord, has enlisted the aid of a new and deadly foe known as the Harvester. Will Ben be able to fight back when his own dreams turn frightening? Can he rescue Jake from the clutches of the Harvester? Who is the mysterious new player in Ben's dreams who shows up just in time to lend a helping hand? The fast-paced plot is cinematic and chock-full of heroic saves and superhero landings—appropriate, considering the author's acting background. Featuring sound effects and motion lines, Turnbloom's vivid cartoon art complements the text. At times the story and jokes are predictable (bathroom humor abounds), but the characters are genuine (though Jake is occasionally over-the-top). Like the previous installment, this one ends on a cliff-hanger, and readers will be anxious to see what comes next. VERDICT References to Nightmare Escape make this novel best suited for those familiar with the series. A quick, entertaining read that will have "Dream Jumper" fans awaiting the next book.—Erik Knapp, Davis Library, Plano, TX
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