Series ✦ Penny’s Take
The Dream of the Stone
Christina Askounis · 2007
71/100
👍 Worth It
Christina Askounis wrote a genuine L'Engle-tradition portal fantasy here — a grief-stricken girl, a mysterious stone filled with a universe of stars, and a quest that asks real things of its protagonist. The emotional grounding is what lifts it above generic middle-grade adventure, even if the companion character Angel needed more development. Clean and family-safe, it is a quiet gem for readers who grew up loving A Wrinkle in Time.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance72
craft70
originality68
accuracy72
hype58
age-fit88
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict71
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