Dream On
#2 in Dream On Series
What’s inside...
The book intertwines two stories. The first follows Abby and Jonah who enter the story of Sleeping Beauty through a magic mirror and unintentionally change the fairy tale, leading them to find a way to break the spell. The second story is about Baljit, who dreams of becoming a football star but gets caught in a web of lies when an opportunity arises from a national team representative, creating a conflict between his aspirations and his parents' expectations. While working in his father's chippy and dreaming of football stardom, Baljit faces a critical choice when he gets a trial offer for the Premier League but believes his parents will disapprove, leading to deceit. Will his parents or his own falsehoods ruin his chances?
Character compass
Abby
Jonah
Briar Rose
Discussion points
What do you think is the most exciting part of the character's dream? Why?
How do the characters in the book help each other to solve problems?
If you could have a dream like the one in the story, what would you dream about and why?
How do the characters' feelings change throughout the book?
What did the characters learn by the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about dreams and discuss their thoughts.
While reading, pause at exciting moments to ask your child to predict what might happen next.
Encourage your child to describe the characters based on their actions and decisions in the story.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s personal experiences by asking if anything similar has ever happened to them.
Discuss the moral of the story and what your child can learn from the characters' adventures and choices.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The power of perseverance
Explanation: In 'Dream On', the protagonist faces numerous challenges that require determination and persistence to overcome.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to apply this resilience in their own lives, understanding that enduring effort can lead to success in school tasks or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the book often collaborate to solve problems, demonstrating how working together can yield better outcomes than working alone.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of cooperation and teamwork in group projects at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Value of creativity and imagination
Explanation: The story celebrates creative solutions to problems, showing how thinking outside the box can resolve difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their creativity not just in artistic pursuits but also in everyday problem-solving.
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: Characters in 'Dream On' face consequences for dishonesty, highlighting the importance of being truthful.
Real-World Application: This lesson will help children understand the importance of honesty in building trust and maintaining relationships.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: As characters interact and face various dilemmas, they learn to understand and empathize with others' feelings and perspectives.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to appreciate diversity and practice empathy in their interactions with peers.