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When We Got Lost in Dreamland
- Author
- Ross Welford
- Narrator
- Chris Coxon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 21 January 2021
- Run Time
- 8 hours 5 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments
What to expect
The landmark new novel from Ross Welford, one of the fastest-growing and most critically acclaimed middle grade authors in the UK, this funny, moving and brilliant sixth book cements his position as the most exciting storyteller around for readers of 10+.
When eleven-year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination.
From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness – it seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else.
But… impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won’t wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to the stone-age to wake his brother…
Critics Review
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“A delight. Pacy, exciting, philosophically chewy. It works, as they say, like a dream” Times Children’s Book of the Week
“A funny, complex, gripping and deeply empathetic story from the masterful Welford” Daily Mail
‘A brilliantly exciting adventure that deals sensitively with children’s fear’ Daily Mail
Praise for TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER:
‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild
“Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times
“Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones
“A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express
‘With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.’ Joseph, 10
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Details
- Author
- Ross Welford
- Narrator
- Chris Coxon
- Duration
- 8 hours 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 January 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008333836
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments
Synopsis
The landmark new novel from Ross Welford, one of the fastest-growing and most critically acclaimed middle grade authors in the UK, this funny, moving and brilliant sixth book cements his position as the most exciting storyteller around for readers of 10+. When eleven-year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination. From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness – it seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else. But… impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won’t wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to the stone-age to wake his brother…
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