The Book of Stolen Dreams
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By David Farr, and and, Kristina Kister
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12 reviews
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
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It was just amazing. The best book eveeeerrr made
For those who love adventures
I really enjoyed this book. My favourite character is Rachel because she is determined to get out of the orphanage and help her brother Robert. An excellent story of courage, determination and kindness. I really recommend this book.
Truly amazing and inspiring for children should never give up no matter what age or obstacle
Love the adventure
Hope the book lives forever
This book (written by David Farr) is an unforgettable adventure that will whisk you away to another land without you needing to spend one penny on a travel ticket. Though this is a dangerous book to read because once you start reading it you can't put it down.
If you are a reader who loves adventure, chapters that will make you hold your breath and a gripping magical story, than this is the correct book for you.
It is amazing!
Rachel and Robert live in the mythical country of Brava under the dictatorship of President Charles Malstain. Malstain hates children and as a result doesn’t allow them to play or dream, life is dull outside of home, but their librarian father is full of fun and teaches the children what it is to dream, imagine, love and trust. On her eleventh birthday Rachel’s father takes both children on an adventure after the 7pm curfew to the local library where he entrusts them with a magical book of dreams. As a result he is imprisoned and the children’s loving mother shortly after dies. The children’s loss and bereavement only strengthens them as they embark on their own adventure to not only get the book into the right hands and find its missing page but also to find and free their father and their country from the cruel and paranoid Malstain.
A cleverly written story of love, hope, trust and courage reminiscent of many dictatorships through history particularly Nazi Germany in the 1930’s and ‘40’s.
Through a series of adventures in search of their Father, each other and a missing page Rachel and Robert face challenges and danger. Although a definite magical fantasy novel I was very much reminded of the dictatorships around the world especially in Germany before, during and after World War 2. An excellent choice for year 4 onwards to read.
This was a perfect page turner. Full of magic and mystery. Definitely recommend.
I liked it because it was about orphans and it was fantasy based, which is one of my favourite genres
Started of good seemed to drag on a little but ended ok
