Fetching Dreams by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Kerry Carr

Fetching Dreams by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is sweet moving story aimed at young adults. It is about 2 young girls who are similar ages but live worlds apart.
Neyah lives in Kenya. Her life is hard and she is forced to give up her education to fetch water for her family.
Abby’s life is the complete opposite. From someone like Neyah Abbey has it all. She has a nice home, time to socialise and more importantly an education which is what Neyah would love.
However Abby’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems and as the girls exchange letters we get an insight into the challenges and heartbreak that Abby faces, as well as the challenges that Neyah faces. Together they work together to problem solve the issues surrounding Neyah. But can two 12-year olds make a difference at all?

This is a beautiful story about friendship that grows between 2 people who would be unlikely to become friends normally. By exchanging their stories and learning about each others lives they both learn an appreciation for their own lives even though sometimes things are hard. They also inspire each other to problem solve and try to find a solution to make things better. The author does an amazing job especially of bringing Neyah’s life into reality for readers who would never normally get a chance to experience it.

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