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The Book of Stolen Dreams

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Pub Date 30 Sep 2021 | Archive Date 15 Jul 2025


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Description

An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.

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...


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 John Le Carré's 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.

An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson.

When Rachel and Robert...


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Stay tuned for an interactive bookstore campaign, launching September 30th!

Stay tuned for an interactive bookstore campaign, launching September 30th!


Advance Praise

“Storytelling at its very best, at its most magnificent - bold, brave and brilliant! An utterly enthralling adventure about the power of courage and imagination to save the world”

Sophie Anderson, author of The Girl Who Speaks Bear

“A stunner of a debut. Warm, witty and unputdownable.”

Peter Bunzl, author of The Cogheart Adventures

“Storytelling at its very best, at its most magnificent - bold, brave and brilliant! An utterly enthralling adventure about the power of courage and imagination to save the world”

Sophie Anderson...


Marketing Plan

Dear friend, the hunt for The Book of Stolen Dreams is on. Be quick, the Book is a wanted item, look carefully, look closely, and most importantly, if your moral compass is intact – use it – it will lead you to important places and more important people. Be brave. 

Step into the pages of an immortal adventure...


Dear friend, the hunt for The Book of Stolen Dreams is on. Be quick, the Book is a wanted item, look carefully, look closely, and most importantly, if your moral compass is intact – use it – it will...


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ISBN 9781801310840
PRICE £12.99 (GBP)

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