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The Book of Stolen Dreams

By: David Farr

Illustrated by Kristina Kister

Series : The Book of Stolen Dreams

Age 9+

RRP £7.99

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

Details

Extent:: 400 pages
Dimensions:: 198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781801315135
Lexile:: 700L
Key Stage:: KS2
Publication Date:: September 2022
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.

Find out more about David Farr

Series

View series: The Book of Stolen Dreams

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 new and important voice for young people.

Michael Morpurgo

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 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