The Book of Stolen Dreams

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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. 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 HorowitzWhen 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 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. The Book of Stolen Dreams is his first novel.

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 * The I * [A] lyrical book set in an extraordinary world * Radio Times * A rich, immersive fantasy by the creator of TV's The Night Manager * Financial Times * 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 superb children's debut * The Oldie * A brilliant ode to the power of words and to the importance of free thinking * Irish Independent * A truly magnificent story * Books for Keeps * Darkness, danger and mystery at every turn... don't miss it! * Lancashire Evening Post * This tense and exciting fantasy thriller is complex and magical with some great characters - both heroic and evil. * The School Librarian * A page-turning magical adventure * Daily Mirror * A heart-stopping adventure of the kind that should appeal to fans of Eva Ibbotson and Philip Pullman. * The New Statesman *