The Book of Stolen Dreams

David Farr, Kristina Kister

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HARPER360
04 January 2023

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA)

Series: The Stolen Dreams Adventures

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

A truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Plunged into danger when they help their father steal a forbidden book, Rachel and Robert are forced to go on the run. To save their father from prison, they must discover the truth about The Book of Stolen Dreams.

But the cruel and powerful President Malstain knows its secrets and will stop at nothing to snatch the book's magic for himself. The hunt is on. Rachel and Robert face a desperate battle to stop the book falling into Malstain's hands - for if it does, he could destroy everything.""A new and important voice for young people."" Michael Morpurgo ""Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats."" Ben Miller ""A wonderful story. Gripping and magical."" Anthony Horowitz

By: David Farr
Illustrated by: Kristina Kister
Imprint: HARPER360
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 335g
ISBN: 9781801315135
ISBN 10: 1801315132
Series: The Stolen Dreams Adventures
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 04 January 2023
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Farr is is one of the UK's leading screenwriters and directors for film, TV and theatre. In 2009, he was appointed Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where his productions of The Winter's Tale, King Lear and The Homecoming all opened to critical acclaim. David is known for his work on Spooks and his 2016 BBC adaptation of The Night Manager, starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston. He completed his first feature film, Hanna, in 2009, and has since adapted it into a hugely successful series for Amazon Prime. The Book of Stolen Dreams is his first novel.

Reviews for The Book of Stolen Dreams

A new and important voice for young people. * Michael Morpurgo * A heart-stopping adventure of the kind that should appeal to fans of Eva Ibbotson and Philip Pullman. * The New Statesman *