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Dreamstalkers: The Night Train

A magical journey through dreams and nightmares

Sarah Driver author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:1st Feb '24

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A young girl embarks on a magical adventure to save her mother from nightmares in Dreamstalkers: The Night Train, a captivating fantasy tale.

In Dreamstalkers: The Night Train, the enchanting tale begins as twelve-year-old Bea navigates a world transformed by the sudden disappearance of dreams. Living with her mother Ula and her loyal owl Pip in a secluded cottage on the moors, Bea finds herself in a bleak reality where nightmares plague their community, causing many to abandon their homes. With her mother succumbing to this affliction, Bea feels the weight of despair, especially when she learns that Ula is hiding a crucial secret from her.

Just when hope seems lost, the arrival of the enigmatic Night Train offers Bea a glimmer of possibility. A stranger aboard the train presents her with an opportunity to save her mother, propelling Bea into a breathtaking adventure in the realm of the Dreamstalkers. Here, she encounters skilled warriors and performers who brave the world of dreams each night, all while being pursued by the relentless nightmares that threaten to engulf them.

Dreamstalkers: The Night Train invites readers to embark on a magical journey filled with courage and discovery. As Bea learns to confront her fears and embrace her strengths, the story unfolds into a rich tapestry of imagination and bravery. This spellbinding fantasy is perfect for young readers aged 8-12, captivating them with its vivid storytelling and relatable heroine.

Praise for Dreamstalkers: The Night Train

‘[Dreamstalkers: The Night Train] is fast-paced and full of action, with short chapters to encourage the reader to keep turning the pages … the descriptive writing is beautiful.’ – BookTrust

‘Full of danger, breathtaking action and spine-tingling atmospherics, and set against a seductive backdrop of dreams, strange shadows and nightmares, this is one of 2024’s unmissable adventures!’ – Lancashire Evening Post

‘A shimmering dragon’s wing of an adventure crammed with vivid world-building, feisty characters and a soaring imagination – my absolute favourite sort of fire-side read’ – Jasbinder Bilan, Costa award-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird

‘Unparalleled in imagination and detailed world-building, this is a story which will bring you on an unforgettable train-ride.’ – Sinead O’Hart, author of The Silver Road

Praise for Sarah’s other books:

‘A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can't stop thinking about this book!' – Robin Stevens on The Huntress: Sea

'Driver's prose takes flight in Huntress: Sky. Exhilarating, gripping and full of heart' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars on TheHuntress: Sky

'A thrillingly wild adventure that crackles with magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song on The Huntress: Storm

‘Dark, magical, beautifully written and illustrated, this book gets its witchy hooks into you from the first page and doesn’t let go. I absolutely loved it!’ – Kieran Larwood, author of The Peculiars on Once We Were Witches

‘A new book by Sarah Driver is always something special – this does not disappoint. Vivid storytelling full of magic and sparkle from one of my favourite authors.’ Jasbinder Bilan, Costa award-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on Once We Were Witches

ISBN: 9780008595029

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm

Weight: 300g

336 pages