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The Dream Factory
by John Simes
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Pub Date
10 Feb 2017
| Archive Date
12 Apr 2017
Description
‘As a child I learned to dream. I am going to tell you about this dream. It started when I was really young. It started the first time I heard angry voices. Screaming and shouting. It scared me. It terrified me. Still does...’
For 16 year old Peter Young the price of finding his place in the world was to lose the world in himself; it was not a price he could afford. After the violent abduction of his parents by the criminal ‘Golden Hand’, Peter and his brilliant friend, Navinda, flee to the Dream Factory - a stone hut on a deserted beach. Peter has a precious secret that he must protect, but someone in the village is determined to find them and destroy the Dream Factory.
The Dream Factory is a surreal comic thriller that will be enjoyed by readers aged 12 and over. It is a coming-of-age story that employs vivid characterisation and humour to navigate the reader through the twisting plot. Within the seemingly peaceful village of Dingwell we find a gun-toting spinster engaged in espionage, a French criminal mastermind, murder most foul, a nervous vicar with a secret past, a talking sparrow hawk and three children named Hendrix, Page and Clapton.
The love story of Peter and Navinda unfolds in a world that is a maelstrom of deadly secrets, paranormal events and fear. The Dream Factory is a beautifully crafted and thought-provoking novel that will be enjoyed by young adults. This book delves into the issues of identity and how young people connect with the world – everyone has their secret ‘dream factory’. Developed with teachers and young adult readers, The Dream Factory is a thrilling, dark, funny and inspiring read.
‘As a child I learned to dream. I am going to tell you about this dream. It started when I was really young. It started the first time I heard angry voices. Screaming and shouting. It scared me. It...
Description
‘As a child I learned to dream. I am going to tell you about this dream. It started when I was really young. It started the first time I heard angry voices. Screaming and shouting. It scared me. It terrified me. Still does...’
For 16 year old Peter Young the price of finding his place in the world was to lose the world in himself; it was not a price he could afford. After the violent abduction of his parents by the criminal ‘Golden Hand’, Peter and his brilliant friend, Navinda, flee to the Dream Factory - a stone hut on a deserted beach. Peter has a precious secret that he must protect, but someone in the village is determined to find them and destroy the Dream Factory.
The Dream Factory is a surreal comic thriller that will be enjoyed by readers aged 12 and over. It is a coming-of-age story that employs vivid characterisation and humour to navigate the reader through the twisting plot. Within the seemingly peaceful village of Dingwell we find a gun-toting spinster engaged in espionage, a French criminal mastermind, murder most foul, a nervous vicar with a secret past, a talking sparrow hawk and three children named Hendrix, Page and Clapton.
The love story of Peter and Navinda unfolds in a world that is a maelstrom of deadly secrets, paranormal events and fear. The Dream Factory is a beautifully crafted and thought-provoking novel that will be enjoyed by young adults. This book delves into the issues of identity and how young people connect with the world – everyone has their secret ‘dream factory’. Developed with teachers and young adult readers, The Dream Factory is a thrilling, dark, funny and inspiring read.
A Note From the Publisher
John Simes works in education, teaching English Literature, and leading schools. He supports programs to set up schools in the UK and Africa. In 2013, he began writing fiction for adults and children. John lives in Devon and is addicted to cricket, poetry, politics and the stunning landscape.
John Simes works in education, teaching English Literature, and leading schools. He supports programs to set up schools in the UK and Africa. In 2013, he began writing fiction for adults and...
A Note From the Publisher
John Simes works in education, teaching English Literature, and leading schools. He supports programs to set up schools in the UK and Africa. In 2013, he began writing fiction for adults and children. John lives in Devon and is addicted to cricket, poetry, politics and the stunning landscape.
Advance Praise
This was a delightful read and, as other reviewers have said, it is in a class of its own as young adult fiction. Simes manages to hook you in right at the start of the book: something terrible and sinister has happened but you’re not quite sure what. It makes for a page turner of a story. The characters are all wonderful and develop as the plot unfolds: fantastical, humorous, murderous and outright hilarious. You will find it all in The Dream Factory. - Dr Cherie Woolmer
This was a delightful read and, as other reviewers have said, it is in a class of its own as young adult fiction. Simes manages to hook you in right at the start of the book: something terrible and...
Advance Praise
This was a delightful read and, as other reviewers have said, it is in a class of its own as young adult fiction. Simes manages to hook you in right at the start of the book: something terrible and sinister has happened but you’re not quite sure what. It makes for a page turner of a story. The characters are all wonderful and develop as the plot unfolds: fantastical, humorous, murderous and outright hilarious. You will find it all in The Dream Factory. - Dr Cherie Woolmer
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781788031578 |
| PRICE |
£2.99 (GBP)
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781788031578 |
| PRICE |
£2.99 (GBP)
|
Average rating from 11 members
Featured Reviews
Amanto M, Reviewer
Clearly a middle grade book destined for children to start enjoying thrillers and mistery. Well written and developed story, captivating characters and good storyline.
Featured Reviews
Amanto M, Reviewer
Clearly a middle grade book destined for children to start enjoying thrillers and mistery. Well written and developed story, captivating characters and good storyline.
