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Dreamscape
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ISBN13: 9798284576519
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 27 2025
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 27 2025
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
What if the dreamworld you escape to at night held the key to everything you're missing during the day?
DreamScape follows Freya Hartwell, an artistic and introspective eleven-year-old who often feels small and out of place in the real world. At school, Freya struggles with friendships and quietly endures the bullying of Anna Carson, the queen bee of her class. At home, her life is anchored by her nurturing mother, Madeline-a spirited art teacher striving to build a joyful, creative life for Freya-while her father, Eliot, remains a distant figure, separated more by geography and time than by love. Though surrounded by care, Freya can't shake the feeling that somehow, she isn't enough.
DreamScape follows Freya Hartwell, an artistic and introspective eleven-year-old who often feels small and out of place in the real world. At school, Freya struggles with friendships and quietly endures the bullying of Anna Carson, the queen bee of her class. At home, her life is anchored by her nurturing mother, Madeline-a spirited art teacher striving to build a joyful, creative life for Freya-while her father, Eliot, remains a distant figure, separated more by geography and time than by love. Though surrounded by care, Freya can't shake the feeling that somehow, she isn't enough.
Her greatest escape is the Land of Nod, a vivid dreamworld introduced by Madeline, who once explored Nod herself as a child. In Nod, landscapes shift like paintings, mythical creatures roam free, and magic runs deeper than memory. Freya's closest companions are Lars and Lottie, whimsical gnomes who act as surrogate grandparents. On an errand for them, she discovers two dragon eggs-Thorn, jet-black and serious, and Thistle, a vibrant, playful green hatchling.
But magic alone can't hide the truths Freya must face. As she bonds with the dragons and travels across fantastical realms, she uncovers a hidden family legacy: Lars and Lottie are not just dream-creatures-they are her real grandparents, preserved in Nod through ancient magic. While Freya fights to save Nod from a growing imbalance, Madeline embarks on her own journey of reconnection-rekindling her creativity, embracing new beginnings, and rediscovering the magic she once set aside.
Together, mother and daughter must learn that true strength does not come from chasing perfection but from daring to believe you are enough just as you are.
Perfect for readers who love heartfelt adventures like:
Themes explored include:
But magic alone can't hide the truths Freya must face. As she bonds with the dragons and travels across fantastical realms, she uncovers a hidden family legacy: Lars and Lottie are not just dream-creatures-they are her real grandparents, preserved in Nod through ancient magic. While Freya fights to save Nod from a growing imbalance, Madeline embarks on her own journey of reconnection-rekindling her creativity, embracing new beginnings, and rediscovering the magic she once set aside.
Together, mother and daughter must learn that true strength does not come from chasing perfection but from daring to believe you are enough just as you are.
Perfect for readers who love heartfelt adventures like:
- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
- The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer
- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
- Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley
- The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
Themes explored include:
- Magical Realism
- Found Family
- Self-Discovery and Courage
- Creativity and Healing
- Mother-Daughter Bonds
- Adventure Across Real and Imaginary Worlds
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