Daydreamer
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Daydreamer
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Kevin D. Thelwell
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Kevin D. Thelwell
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Rob Cameron
About this listen
Charles’ life is split between two worlds: one real and one fantasy. In the real world, he is a lonely, bullied kid who can’t keep up with school when the letters refuse to stay still on the page, and is constantly in trouble for getting distracted. He lives with his mom in an apartment building, where Glory, the grumpy old superintendent, fills his head with stories about the Dream Folk.
In his fantasy world, the Sanctuary, Charles adventures with faeries and sprites and his two imaginary best friends. There, Charles's bullies become ogres, and Glory opens his arms wide to transform into a dragon. But when trolls move into Charles’ apartment building and bring with them a terrible secret, the stories he has been told and the ones he brings to life grow more complicated. To protect everyone he cares about, Charles must harness his imagination in ways he never dreamed, in this unique story of the spaces and narratives we create for ourselves, and the ways in which fantasy and reality collide and blur.
Critic Reviews
"An achingly well written story about the blurry line between reality and magic in childhood—and the heartbreaking ways it can be shattered."
—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times best-selling author.
“Cameron's sentences are laden with magic, stuffed to spilling with the stuff of dreams. Through them, he takes us on a journey that's personal, poignant, phantasmagoric, and profound.”
—Carlos Hernandez, Pura Belpré Award winning author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
“Charming truths melt into harsh lessons about danger, bravery, persistence, and Charles' growing strength in this fast-paced coming-of-power delight.”
—Nisi Shawl, multiple award-winning author of Speculation, Everfair, and Kinning
"There’s magic on every page of [this] mesmerizing, unpredictable story....Daydreamer is a tale that will capture the imagination of adults and children alike.’
-Milton J. Davis, author of Amber and the Hidden City
"A daring, monumentally lyrical achievement, if not an outright fantasy classic."
-Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Afro Puffs Are the Antennae of the Universe
"This creative debut features strong character development in its exploration of the ways Charles copes with multiple challenges that will resonate with many readers. Captivating and cathartic.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Employing compassionate prose, Cameron illustrates the transformative power of storytelling to deliver a kindhearted tale.”
—Publishers Weekly
—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times best-selling author.
“Cameron's sentences are laden with magic, stuffed to spilling with the stuff of dreams. Through them, he takes us on a journey that's personal, poignant, phantasmagoric, and profound.”
—Carlos Hernandez, Pura Belpré Award winning author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
“Charming truths melt into harsh lessons about danger, bravery, persistence, and Charles' growing strength in this fast-paced coming-of-power delight.”
—Nisi Shawl, multiple award-winning author of Speculation, Everfair, and Kinning
"There’s magic on every page of [this] mesmerizing, unpredictable story....Daydreamer is a tale that will capture the imagination of adults and children alike.’
-Milton J. Davis, author of Amber and the Hidden City
"A daring, monumentally lyrical achievement, if not an outright fantasy classic."
-Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Afro Puffs Are the Antennae of the Universe
"This creative debut features strong character development in its exploration of the ways Charles copes with multiple challenges that will resonate with many readers. Captivating and cathartic.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Employing compassionate prose, Cameron illustrates the transformative power of storytelling to deliver a kindhearted tale.”
—Publishers Weekly
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