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The Book of Stolen Dreams

By: David Farr

Illustrated by Kristina Kister

Series : The Stolen Dreams Adventures

Age 9+

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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.

"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

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...

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, author of The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale

A rich, immersive fantasy by the creator of TV’s The Night Manager

Financial Times, Best Books of 2021

Details

Extent:: 384 pages
Dimensions:: 223.1 x 170.3mm
Hardback ISBN:: 9781801310840
Lexile:: 700L
Key Stage:: KS2
Publication Date:: September 2021
Work Reference:: 7549

Author

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.

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Series

View series: The Stolen Dreams Adventures

Awards

Shortlisted

Redbridge Children's Book Award 2022

Shortlisted

Juniper Book Awards 2023

Shortlisted

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2023

Shortlisted

Sefton Super Reads Award 2023

Longlisted

The Branford Boase Award 2022

Longlisted

Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2023

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Press

A wonderful story. Gripping and magical.

Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series

A new and important voice for young people

Michael Morpurgo

Storytelling at its very best

Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

David Farr has squirreled inspiration from his real-life German Jewish ancestors into the fictional realm of Krasnia, ruled by a cruel, child-hating autocrat.

The Observer

A powerful debut novel from one of TV's leading scriptwriter

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