The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr Siblings Rachel, twelve, and Robert, fourteen, are passed a stolen book by their librarian father and must track down the missing final page while protecting the book from falling into the hands of the cruel ruler of Krasnia, President Charles Malstain. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An exhilarating, wondrous middle grade debut about a brother and sister on a quest that "swoops from thrilling to terrifying to heartwarming and back again" (BookPage) to defeat a tyrannical ruler and protect a magical book. "[W]ill appeal to readers of Kelly Barnhill and Lemony Snicket" (Publishers Weekly). Rachel and Robert live a gray, dreary life under the rule of cruel and calculating Charles Malstain. That is, until one night, when their librarian father enlists their help to steal a forbidden book. Before their father is captured, Rachel and Robert are given one mission: find the missing final page. But to uncover the secrets of The Book of Stolen Dreams, the siblings must face darkness and combat many evils to be rewarded with the astonishing, magical truth about the book. Nevertheless, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it from falling into Charles Malstains hands. For if it does, he could rule their world forever. Author Biography David Farr is a playwright, screenwriter, stage director, and film and TV director whose plays have been performed all over the world. Hes the author of The Stolen Dreams Adventures series. Review "Farrs beautifully crafted, thought-provoking story isnt an easy-breezy read, but Farr is intimately acquainted with its stakes: The Book of Stolen Dreams was inspired by his own German Jewish familys escape from Nazi Germany between 1935 and 1938. The novel grapples with tough, weighty questions: Is happiness possible under government oppression? When is a risk worthwhile? What do we owe our fellow citizens? Farrs characters experience fear and grief right alongside delight and wonder. As his omniscient narrator observes with the mix of hard-won acceptance, hope and love for humanity that echoes throughout The Book of Stolen Dreams, Such is life, my friend. There is no joy without accompanying sorrow. There is no despair so dark that a sliver of light cannot abate it."--BookPage"With nods to both His Dark Materials and Lemony Snicket, the narrative spins a tale of good and evil, all the while interposing snippets of humor to keep things just a bit sardonic. As the siblings navigate the mystery of the book they have been given and learn its secret, they encounter new worlds and both brave and cowardly people. While an effervescent adventure, the story never loses sight of its timely theme: the essential need for a moral compass...[s]parkling and timely."--Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1665922575 Pages 384 Audience Age 8-12 Language English ISBN-10 1665922575 ISBN-13 9781665922579 Format Hardcover Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-05-02 UK Release Date 2023-05-02 Series The Stolen Dreams Adventures DEWEY FIC Series Number 1 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Illustrations Author David Farr We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141916621;

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