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Dream on

by Shannon Hale Publisher: ROARING BROOK PR

A prize, a big imagination, and a friendship to nurture

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A prize, a big imagination, and a friendship to nurture

Cassie’s letter announcing a possible prize sets off a stream of hopes: easing practical pressures for her large family, replacing a worn-out sofa, or sharing a special trip with Vali. The uncertainty of whether she will win gives those dreams a central question, while the graphic-novel format frames the story around imagination and friendship. The description also highlights empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, alongside children’s experiences of strong emotions and sadness. Those themes give the book material for conversations about how feelings shape friendships and how care for others can take many forms.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 who enjoy graphic novels about friendship and imagination
  • Young readers interested in stories featuring big emotions, empathy, and kindness
  • Families or educators seeking a story that can prompt conversations about feelings and compassion

Themes

FriendshipImagination and hopesEmpathy and kindnessBig emotions and sadnessCompassion and forgiveness

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Book overview

Dream On is the perfect book for readers who love friendship stories, The Babysitter's Club and Click graphic novels, and hopeful, inspiring reads.

Real Friends and Princess in Black series author Shannon Hale's Dream On is the first book in a graphic novel series about a young girl with big dreams and an even bigger imagination.

When Cassie gets a letter that says she's won a huge prize, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could get another car so her big family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe she could make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. But what happens if Cassie wins nothing at all?

She won't let her worries stop her, though. Anything is possible if Cassie can dream on!

With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes and coloring by Lark Pien, Dream On is a joyful story of imagination, big dreams, and wonder.

This gentle, accessible story includes SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. It 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.

Don't miss Book 2, Dream Big!

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