Alex Randall, the well-known author of the Dream Wizard series, released the third book of the series, “Dream Wizard Pirate Gold.” Exquisitely written and beautifully illustrated by Candace Lovely and April Knight, this fantasy adventure storybook transports young readers into a lush world of tales and dreams. The story's main character, Sandy, is a whimsical youth who learns about the existence of hidden treasure on the tropical island.

This is a classic pirate tale with lots of new twists and turns, and a sense of urgency, of time, ticking away, which makes it feel fresh and different from other pirate books. They have rules and vote on things and have a woman as a leader.

This is a book for anyone who appreciates dreams, storytelling, and adventure with pirates, Vikings, and secret messages. With several twists and turns along the way, this book will keep young and older readers on their toes until the very last page. “Dream Wizard Pirate Gold” uses the intellect and curiosity of youth to deliver a fantastic tale.

Randall's characters; are dynamic and funny and make logical decisions. The book's whimsical mood compliments the main character's personality, so it is neither silly nor childish. Plus, there are secret coded messages at the beginning of each chapter. Hidden secrets that can only be discovered by using the same code Sandy uses to find the treasure.

When asked about this book, Randall said: “'Dream Wizard Pirate Gold' is between the worlds of fantasy and reality. It's fun and adventurous and will leave readers delighted. It's a classic that any young reader will enjoy. And they will discover the magic of their own dream world!”

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