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The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons

By Caryl Lewis
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The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons by Caryl Lewis is a captivating children's story about a young boy with a vivid imagination who dreams of dragons coming to life. This enchanting tale explores themes of friendship, courage, and the power of dreams, encouraging young readers to embrace their creativity and imagination. Ideal for those who love magical adventures, this book inspires with its whimsical storytelling and endearing characters.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's story if you love tales of imagination and friendship combined with a sense of adventure. It weaves a heartwarming narrative that encourages young readers to believe in their dreams and the magic they can bring. With its captivating storytelling, this book is perfect for igniting the wonder and curiosity in children.

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The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons

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A very special debut picture book from a phenomenal new writing talent Albie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery, but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too. But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie's dragons. Or can they? A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message. The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.

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The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons is praised for its engaging and witty narrative that reassures young readers, beautifully complemented by its illustrations. The book is celebrated as a clever and powerful homage to the imagination, with a delightful final twist.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241489833

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Carmen Saldana
  • Illustrated by Carmen Saldana

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 32

Collections

Caryl Lewis Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Caryl Lewis (Author) Caryl Lewis is an award-winning Welsh-language writer across adults', young adults' and children's books, winning Wales Book of the Year twice, has also written extensively for cinema and television, notably adapting for film her own novel which won six Welsh Baftas and the Spirit of the Festival Award at the 2010 Celtic Media Festival. Her TV credits include the Welsh scripts for the internationally successful bilingual crime series set in Wales Y Gwyll / Hinterland, broadcast in over twenty countries. She is currently making her English-language debut. Carmen Saldana (Illustrator) Carmen Saldana lives in Gijon, a little rainy city in the north of Spain. She loves furry animals, birds, bugs, leaves and everything related with nature, her main source of inspiration for her illustrations.

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