{"product_id":"dreamscape-alicia-darling-9798284576519","title":"Dreamscape","description":"\u003ci\u003eWhat if the dreamworld you escape to at night held the key to everything you're missing during the day?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDreamScape\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eHer greatest escape is the \u003ci\u003eLand of Nod\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003eTogether, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who love heartfelt adventures like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e by Kelly Barnhill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Land of Stories\u003c\/i\u003e by Chris Colfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBridge to Terabithia\u003c\/i\u003e by Katherine Paterson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCircus Mirandus\u003c\/i\u003e by Cassie Beasley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise\u003c\/i\u003e by Dan Gemeinhart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIf you enjoy stories where magic and memory collide, where family secrets whisper through dreams, and where young heroes find courage in unexpected places, \u003cb\u003eDreamScape\u003c\/b\u003e will transport you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThemes explored include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagical Realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Discovery and Courage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity and Healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother-Daughter Bonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure Across Real and Imaginary Worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eDreamScape\u003c\/b\u003e is a timeless middle-grade novel about growing up, believing in magic, and finding where you truly belong. A story for dreamers of all ages-because sometimes, the most powerful magic lives inside us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alicia Darling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798284576519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Alicia Darling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169443782911,"sku":"9798284576519","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dreamscape-alicia-darling-9798284576519","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}