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The Tunnel of Dreams

By Bernard Beckett
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In The Tunnel of Dreams by Bernard Beckett, twins Stefan and Patricia embark on an adventure in a mysterious underground world that mirrors their imagination. Their journey is filled with puzzles and challenges that test their courage and creativity. Along the way, they find that their bond as siblings is their greatest strength in navigating this fantastical realm.
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You might enjoy this book if you delight in stories filled with adventure and imagination, where young heroes embark on thrilling journeys that blur the line between reality and dreams. With its captivating narrative and engaging characters, it offers a fantastic escape into a world where anything is possible, perfect for young readers with a taste for magical quests.

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A hidden world, mysterious villains, two sets of twins and one epic competition set the scene for this magical middle-grade adventure by an award-winning NZ author.

A hidden world, mysterious villains, two sets of twins and one epic competition set the scene for this magical middle-grade adventure by an award-winning NZ author.

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A hidden world, mysterious villains, two sets of twins and one epic competition set the scene for this magical middle-grade adventure by an award-winning NZ author. In an abandoned house at the end of their street, twin brothers Stefan and Arlo discover a young girl hiding in its dusty shadows. Alice needs their help-her twin sister is locked in a cage suspended high above a mysterious mine in a strange parallel world-and she asks an impossible favour. Will they meet her on the next full moon at the entrance to a tunnel Stefan and Arlo both know doesn't exist? Except that it does. And when they travel through it, Stefan and Arlo find themselves on a quest that will challenge all their ideas of who they are and what they can do. The Tunnel of Dreams is a delightful middle-grade fantasy adventure about friendship and loyalty, and about dreaming big and achieving the impossible.

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The Tunnel of Dreams by Bernard Beckett is praised as an enchanting and engaging magical adventure, highlighted for its humour and raw brilliance. It is described as a charming fantasy perfect for younger readers, boasting fast-paced action sequences akin to a cinematic experience. Reviewers commend it as a wonderful addition to family collections, with a magical setting grounded in a relatable world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922330185

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 288

Collections

Bernard Beckett Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Bernard Beckett is the author of eleven books, most of them for young adults. He has won numerous awards including the 2010 Prix Sorci res, the Esther Glen Award from the NZ Librarian's Association and the NZ Post Book Award for his novel Genesis. The Tunnel of Dreams is his first middle-grade novel. Bernard lives with his family in Wellington, New Zealand.

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