The Book of Stolen Dreams - The Book of Stolen Dreams
The Book of Stolen Dreams - The Book of Stolen Dreams
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Published:
1 September, 2022
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Description
A truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic from the creator of BBC's The Night Manager David Farr, 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
Prizes
Short-listed for Redbridge Children's Book Award 2022 (UK),Short-listed for Juniper Book Awards 2023 (UK),Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 (UK),Short-listed for Sefton Super Reads Award 2023 (UK),Long-listed for The Branford Boase Award 2022 (UK),Long-listed for Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2023 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781801315135 |
| ISBN10 | 1801315132 |
| Number Of Pages | 400 |
| Item Weight | 335 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 198 x 25 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Told by a distinguished script writer with clarity, feeling and clever plotting, this involving tale asks who can be trusted in a world full of traitors, but finds the good in the end. * Children's Book of the Week, The Sunday Times *
A page-turning magical adventure. * Daily Mirror *
A rich, immersive fantasy by the creator of TV's The Night Manager * Financial Times *
[A] lyrical book set in an extraordinary world * Radio Times *
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 *
An unforgettable adventure * The School Librarian *
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 *
Storytelling at its very best * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
A wonderful story. Gripping and magical. * Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series *
A superb children's debut * The Oldie *
A brilliant ode to the power of words and to the importance of free thinking * Irish Independent *
A truly magnificent story * Books for Keeps *
The Final Battle is an excellent ending to the Book of Stolen Dreams series containing drama, danger and excitement balanced by thoughtful exploration of themes including family, loyalty, courage and standing up for what is right. * Library Lady blog *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
David Farr 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, and has recently adapted The Midwich Cuckoos for Sky.