Title: Dream Wizard
Author: Dr. Alexander Randall 5th
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1648032066
Pages: 166
Genre: Fantasy Action & Adventure
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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The ability to find solutions to problems is one of the more fundamental things about being a person in this world. As Stacey Abrams once said, “I like to solve problems. I know it is a skill set, but it’s also an obligation. I grew up with parents who believe that you don’t simply complain: you try to find solutions and fix what’s in front of you.”

In author Dr. Alexander Randall 5th’s book Dream Wizard, the concept of fixing problems is explored in a magical way. A young man who daydreams of magical journeys and epic battles searches for a way to rid his garden of weeds. He journeys to find the solution, looking for an easy fix and instead being handed life lessons that are more difficult to practice and learn than the magic he is seeking. He must contend with cranky neighbors who teach about giving more than receiving, stumbles his way through the State Fair and so much more in search of his magical solution. Can he discover the ultimate knowledge about how to turn his foes into friends and learn the lessons he needs? Only time will tell.

This is a fun, well-written book that flips the script of the fantasy genre on its head. The most epic and fantasy driven narratives are often the ones children dream up for themselves, and the author has captured this essence and emotion perfectly within the narrative. The writing is straight-forward yet does a great job of making the reader read between the lines and find the hidden gems of knowledge planted within it.

This is a book for anyone who enjoys a good action and adventure, fantasy and young children’s read. The concept of weeds and a garden taking on a life of epic enemies and a kingdom for the young protagonist really will resonate with many young readers, and the journey he undergoes to see the world through a different lens is a cathartic journey for many.

An engaging, quick yet powerful read, author Dr. Alexander Randall 5th’s Dream Wizard is a must-read novel. The story is well written and the narrative guides readers to a more fully realized theme of dreams and how to take control of them, as readers are treated to the realization that the protagonist could be any of us. If you haven’t yet, grab your own copy today!