Dream On
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- USD 9.99
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- USD 9.99
Descripción editorial
Dream On is the perfect gift for young readers, especially fans of graphic novels, friendship stories, and hopeful, inspiring reads.
Shannon Hale, author of the bestselling Real Friends, returns with her first book in her latest graphic novel series, the bestselling Dream On (Good Housekeeping's Best Book of the Year). It's a wholesome and sensitive story of hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Allergic and Click.
Something is missing from Cassie's life.
Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend.
When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words “YOU’RE THE WINNER” stamped on the front, she thinks it’s the answer to all her problems.
She could buy new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe a car so her family doesn’t have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless, like an all-you-can-eat buffet!
But will prizes really solve Cassie’s problems?
And what will she lose if she doesn’t win anything at all?
With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes and coloring by Lark Pien, Dream On is a joyful story filled with imagination, big dreams, and wonder. This book is perfect for readers who want to enjoy a gentle and accessible story, as well as anyone looking for SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.
This story also features children experiencing high sensitivity, big emotions, and feelings of sadness, making it a helpful tool to spark conversations and connections with young readers.
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Hale (the Real Friends series) teams up with illustrator Cespedes for this heartfelt graphic novel series opener about friendship, family, and finding where one belongs. With fourth grader Cassie's hardworking parents overwhelmed by their arduous jobs and caring for Cassie's many siblings, and her bestie Vali suddenly ignoring her in favor of a new friend, Cassie dreams of improving her social standing and becoming a priority for her loved ones. Upon receiving a notice claiming that she's apparently the winner of a magazine sweepstakes—the letter's sparkly medallion reads "You've already won!"—Cassie believes that this event will finally make her stand out. But as she awaits her promised prize, and as school and family pressures mount, Cassie struggles to stay true to herself in the face of big changes. Hale skillfully tackles topics including peer pressure, financial disparity, and managing emotional sensitivity via Cassie's relatable dynamics with her parents, siblings, and schoolmates, each of whom boasts personality in spades. Cespedes's cheerful illustrations, expressive figures, and fluid line art add bouncy movement and whimsy into every situation, while retro details such as a landline telephone, VCR, and Atari gaming console contextualize the narrative timeline. Characters are depicted with varying skin tones. Ages 8–12. Author's agent: Jodi Reamer, Writers House. Illustrator's agent: Alyssa Jennette, Stonesong Literary.
