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The Book of Stolen Dreams

Book Synopsis

An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Eva Ibbotson and His Dark Materials.

When Rachel and Robert are passed a stolen book by their librarian father, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. With their father captured and everyone hunting for the Book, they must uncover its secrets and track down the final, missing page. But the cruel and calculating Charles Malstain is on their trail. When the children discover the astonishing, magical truth about the Book, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it falling into his hands. For if it does, he could rule forever.

Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure and discover a truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic…

Our Review Panel says...

Screenwriter David Farr (well known for Spooks and The Night Manager) makes a triumphant entry into the world of the middle-grade novel with The Book of Stolen Dreams. Readers will enjoy being swept away amid the intrigue and wonder of the Book as the magical object at the centre of the story, the page-turning action of the children’s adventure and the impending sense of peril that is never far away.The story is in part inspired by Farr’s family history, based on his Great Aunt and Uncle’s escape from Nazi Germany – but reimagined in a fantasy dictatorship. This is a story that values bravery, the magic of books and the influence of individuals who follow the right course even when the world around them feels oppressive. The Book of Stolen Dreams offers a tense and thrilling adventure, but one in which Farr allows the youngest characters to win the day – providing a hope-filled reminder that good can triumph over tyranny in a million small, everyday ways.

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