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Book of Stolen Dreams, The (Stolen Dreams Adventures series)
David Farr
Illustrator: Kristina Kister
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S
ISBN: 978-1-6659-2257-9
Keywords: Magic, Sisters and brothers, bravery, adventure
After Rachel and Robert's librarian father is arrested for stealing an ancient magical book, the tyrannical ruler of Krasnia sets his forces against the family. Whimsical spot art.