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The Dreamatics
In this exhilaratingly original novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl’s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the spotlight?
Have you ever awakened from a dream and thought, what was THAT?! A platypus waddling through my school while singing the word farfanoogle ? Well, that dream was performed by a dream theatre, and this is the story of one such The Lunarian Grand.
The Lunarian is a magical theatre with a mind of its own, often redecorating on a whim or making it snow from the rafters. The theatre’s troupe call themselves the Dreamatics, and together they grow sets from seeds, sew costumes that can change an actor’s shape, and each night when a girl named Luna goes to sleep, they produce her spectacular dreams of memories, family, and her beloved dog, Murph.
But when something devastating happens in Luna’s waking life, the theatre falls under new management in the form of the Bad Dreams. Now it’s up to a loyal stagehand named Dormir and the Dreamatics to put things right and restore balance in their world and in Luna’s.
Go behind the scenes of your dreams in this enchanting novel full of cozy magic, humor, and wonder.
Have you ever awakened from a dream and thought, what was THAT?! A platypus waddling through my school while singing the word farfanoogle ? Well, that dream was performed by a dream theatre, and this is the story of one such The Lunarian Grand.
The Lunarian is a magical theatre with a mind of its own, often redecorating on a whim or making it snow from the rafters. The theatre’s troupe call themselves the Dreamatics, and together they grow sets from seeds, sew costumes that can change an actor’s shape, and each night when a girl named Luna goes to sleep, they produce her spectacular dreams of memories, family, and her beloved dog, Murph.
But when something devastating happens in Luna’s waking life, the theatre falls under new management in the form of the Bad Dreams. Now it’s up to a loyal stagehand named Dormir and the Dreamatics to put things right and restore balance in their world and in Luna’s.
Go behind the scenes of your dreams in this enchanting novel full of cozy magic, humor, and wonder.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published September 12, 2023
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Michelle Cuevas
11 books116 followersMichelle Cuevas is an award-winning author of children’s literature. She graduated from Williams College and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Virginia, where she received the Henry Hoyns Fellowship.
Cuevas is the author of eight books for young people, most recently the 2023 Indie-List Bestseller, The Dreamatics. Her other books include Massachusetts Book Award-winning novel, The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole, national best seller The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles illustrated by Caldecott medalist Erin E. Stead, and international best seller Confessions of an Imaginary Friend. Her books have been named best of the year by Time, People, The Boston Globe, and School Library Journal, and have been translated into over twenty languages as well as various theatrical productions.
Her other titles include: Beyond the Laughing Sky illustrated by Julie Morstad, Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow illustrated by Sydney Smith, The Masterwork of a Painting Elephant illustrated by Ed Young, and The Town of Turtle illustrated by Cátia Chien.
Her 2017 title The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is in production with Matt Reeves through his 6th and Idaho banner, and her 2015 title Confessions of an Imaginary Friend is being developed into an animated feature film by Fox. Cuevas has freelanced as a creative consultant for Fox Animation, and is the writer of "Follow Your Heart," which qualified for the animated shorts category of the 2018 Academy Awards, as well as the STEM short Happy Birthday, Ada, commissioned by Google, which won 1st place at the 47th ASIFA-East Animation Awards.
Michelle lives and works in the Berkshires in Massachusetts with her husband and two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Fable and Indy.
Cuevas is the author of eight books for young people, most recently the 2023 Indie-List Bestseller, The Dreamatics. Her other books include Massachusetts Book Award-winning novel, The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole, national best seller The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles illustrated by Caldecott medalist Erin E. Stead, and international best seller Confessions of an Imaginary Friend. Her books have been named best of the year by Time, People, The Boston Globe, and School Library Journal, and have been translated into over twenty languages as well as various theatrical productions.
Her other titles include: Beyond the Laughing Sky illustrated by Julie Morstad, Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow illustrated by Sydney Smith, The Masterwork of a Painting Elephant illustrated by Ed Young, and The Town of Turtle illustrated by Cátia Chien.
Her 2017 title The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is in production with Matt Reeves through his 6th and Idaho banner, and her 2015 title Confessions of an Imaginary Friend is being developed into an animated feature film by Fox. Cuevas has freelanced as a creative consultant for Fox Animation, and is the writer of "Follow Your Heart," which qualified for the animated shorts category of the 2018 Academy Awards, as well as the STEM short Happy Birthday, Ada, commissioned by Google, which won 1st place at the 47th ASIFA-East Animation Awards.
Michelle lives and works in the Berkshires in Massachusetts with her husband and two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Fable and Indy.
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October 29, 2023Where do our dreams come from, especially the weird ones? The Dreamatics by Michelle Cuevas answers the question. Each of us has a magical theatre staging productions during our sleep in the form of dreams. Actors, writers, directors, stagehands, and the various sprites that tend to inhabit theaters are all at work. Like most theatrical troupes, dream theatre companies usually have some dysfunctional elements, which explains why some dreams make no sense. In The Dreamatics, middle-schooler Luna’s dreams are produced by the Lunarian Grand company called The Dreamatics. They feature Luna’s favorite memories, her dads, and her fun-loving dog Murph. When Luna’s life is upset by a tragic event, the Bad Dreams take over her theatre. The Dreamatics, led by stagehand Dormir, are determined to restore their place in Luna’s dream world, as well as Luna’s peace of mind. The clever premise of The Dreamatics will intrigue young readers, and the characters are a captivating delight. The audio version of The Dreamatics is excellent with narrator Megan Hilty creatively presenting all of the cast members. Thanks to Libro.fm and Rocky Pond Books for providing early access to this title.
February 21, 2025
with the premise similar to inside out and the wordplay of the phantom tollbooth, the world of the dreamatics is imaginative, colorful, and everything-filled! however, the book felt a little aimless, preoccupied with the shiny new places and things and creatures instead of the characters. i wish character development had really taken center stage (ba-dum-tss).
January 20, 2024
The Dreamatics
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (5/5) or 9.57/10 overall
Characters - 9
The characters in this book were delightfully thought-out and unique. Each of the Dreamatics had a clear purpose and personality about them.
Atmosphere - 10
This book had such a warm, cozy atmosphere that was a treat to read.
Writing - 10
The writing was fantastic. So much imagery, you could picture the Lunarian Grand and all the characters in it vividly.
Plot - 9
The plot was super interesting, despite being based around a fairly every-day topic.
Intrigue - 10
I was intrigued by this book from the start til the end. The idea of a world where dreams were made was fleshed-out and attention-grabbing.
Logic - 9
Despite being a fantasy book about dreams, this book was still logical and the flow of events made sense.
Enjoyment - 10
I REALLY enjoyed this book. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I loved meeting all the characters, especially Greeph with his love of poetry. It really played with my emotions and made me excited for my next dream. :)
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (5/5) or 9.57/10 overall
Characters - 9
The characters in this book were delightfully thought-out and unique. Each of the Dreamatics had a clear purpose and personality about them.
Atmosphere - 10
This book had such a warm, cozy atmosphere that was a treat to read.
Writing - 10
The writing was fantastic. So much imagery, you could picture the Lunarian Grand and all the characters in it vividly.
Plot - 9
The plot was super interesting, despite being based around a fairly every-day topic.
Intrigue - 10
I was intrigued by this book from the start til the end. The idea of a world where dreams were made was fleshed-out and attention-grabbing.
Logic - 9
Despite being a fantasy book about dreams, this book was still logical and the flow of events made sense.
Enjoyment - 10
I REALLY enjoyed this book. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I loved meeting all the characters, especially Greeph with his love of poetry. It really played with my emotions and made me excited for my next dream. :)
December 23, 2023
This book was sooooo sweet and Luna shared the same love for dogs as me!
October 13, 2023
One of the most perfect books I have read in a long time. The Dreamatics has the whimsy of The Phantom Tollbooth and the behind-the-scenes view of Inside Out, but still so much more. It felt like my favorite kind of light . . . The sun reflecting up off the small orange leaves that have fallen from the neighbor’s tree and cover the sidewalk. This book made me cry happy and sad tears but also made me smile, felt like a warm hug, and gave me hope. Thank you, Dear Author :)
September 12, 2023
Friend received preview copy at book event, gave me to read because thought I'd like. I LOVED IT. Honestly maybe my fave magical book since Harry Potter (the author that shall not be named) idea: just read this instead of Harry Potter, people. It's about a stage theater that actually performs/makes a kid's dreams every night. How cool is that? I cried at the end also. Magic, tears, drama club feels this is all I want in a book.
September 14, 2023
What worked:
Luna’s best friend is her dog Murph but she becomes distraught when he’s killed by a passing car. Strangely, her real life is presented as a subplot even though it’s the basis for everything inside the Lunarian Grand. Luna obviously feels sadness but she’s also dealing with guilt for things she could have done while he was alive. Young people can be confused by the myriad of emotions surrounding death in their lives and Luna’s character takes it to extremes. Troubling nightmares performed by the Lunarian Grand terrify her and she fears falling asleep. Her fathers try to help but the book doesn’t mention any other friends or family that offer support. The Dreamatics are left to deal with the emotional turmoil of Luna’s life and the resulting plot follows a rocky, passionate road to recovery
The author includes wordplay, similar to The Phantom Tollbooth, to symbolize combining elements of real life with concepts related to dreaming and the world inside Luna’s mind. There are secluded areas in the Lunarian Grand Theater that hold lost items or forgotten memories. Scripts for the dreams performed every night are written by an unseen playwright. The performers receive details of each performance through Pipe Dreams that always follow Brain Storms. Tragedy in Luna’s life results in little fuzzy creatures called Worryworts invading the Lunarian Grand and wreaking havoc. All of these descriptions result in an imaginative world inside Luna’s head as she struggles to handle her grief.
The story is told in first-person by the main character Dormir. Dormir’s the assistant to the director which means hurrying around the theater and helping to make sure things run smoothly. Dormir’s greatest fear is of not fulfilling hopes of becoming something more, like a performer or a playwright. Dormir leads efforts to save the theater, and Luna’s mind, from being permanently overtaken by the Worryworts which includes making a huge personal sacrifice. The author artfully describes the conflicting emotions and disheartening thoughts that emerge as the situation becomes more desperate. Dormir is a selfless, kind, compassionate character who can be admired by all young readers.
What didn’t work as well:
The Newsreels throughout the plot show Luna becoming more and more despondent about Murph’s death. However, the Dreamatics can’t find memories of Murph anywhere inside her head. Why would she be so sad about losing Murph when she doesn’t have a single memory of him?
The final verdict:
The phrasing of the narrative is unusual and may require readers to develop a tolerance for the zaniness. However, the author is actually developing a creative setting and plot to share the tender story of the grief a young girl feels toward her dog. The overall book is quite enjoyable and fresh and I recommend you give it a shot.
Luna’s best friend is her dog Murph but she becomes distraught when he’s killed by a passing car. Strangely, her real life is presented as a subplot even though it’s the basis for everything inside the Lunarian Grand. Luna obviously feels sadness but she’s also dealing with guilt for things she could have done while he was alive. Young people can be confused by the myriad of emotions surrounding death in their lives and Luna’s character takes it to extremes. Troubling nightmares performed by the Lunarian Grand terrify her and she fears falling asleep. Her fathers try to help but the book doesn’t mention any other friends or family that offer support. The Dreamatics are left to deal with the emotional turmoil of Luna’s life and the resulting plot follows a rocky, passionate road to recovery
The author includes wordplay, similar to The Phantom Tollbooth, to symbolize combining elements of real life with concepts related to dreaming and the world inside Luna’s mind. There are secluded areas in the Lunarian Grand Theater that hold lost items or forgotten memories. Scripts for the dreams performed every night are written by an unseen playwright. The performers receive details of each performance through Pipe Dreams that always follow Brain Storms. Tragedy in Luna’s life results in little fuzzy creatures called Worryworts invading the Lunarian Grand and wreaking havoc. All of these descriptions result in an imaginative world inside Luna’s head as she struggles to handle her grief.
The story is told in first-person by the main character Dormir. Dormir’s the assistant to the director which means hurrying around the theater and helping to make sure things run smoothly. Dormir’s greatest fear is of not fulfilling hopes of becoming something more, like a performer or a playwright. Dormir leads efforts to save the theater, and Luna’s mind, from being permanently overtaken by the Worryworts which includes making a huge personal sacrifice. The author artfully describes the conflicting emotions and disheartening thoughts that emerge as the situation becomes more desperate. Dormir is a selfless, kind, compassionate character who can be admired by all young readers.
What didn’t work as well:
The Newsreels throughout the plot show Luna becoming more and more despondent about Murph’s death. However, the Dreamatics can’t find memories of Murph anywhere inside her head. Why would she be so sad about losing Murph when she doesn’t have a single memory of him?
The final verdict:
The phrasing of the narrative is unusual and may require readers to develop a tolerance for the zaniness. However, the author is actually developing a creative setting and plot to share the tender story of the grief a young girl feels toward her dog. The overall book is quite enjoyable and fresh and I recommend you give it a shot.
June 13, 2024
"The Dreamatics" by Michelle Cuevas is a very beautiful, touching story. I didn’t realize when I got the book that the author has also written a fabulous book that I read a while ago called" Confessions of an Imaginary Friend". "The Dreamatics" is about a magical theatre that performs a girl’s dreams. The story introduces the Director, simply named The Director, the lighting designer, Circadia, the costume designer, Tuck, the set designer, Nox, the actress, Reverie, the Unseen Playwright, The orchestra of 40 identical musicians, and is told from the perspective of a lowly stagehand, Dormir. Luna, the girl whose dreams are performed, is a girl with an “Everything-filled life”. She has her parents, her interests, and her loving mutt, Murph. Every day, the crew of the Lunarian Grand (the theatre name) watches Luna’s news reel, full of what she did in the day. Then, a script from the Unseen Playwright will appear, and rehearsals will begin. Each night, the members of the Lunarian Grand will perform Luna’s dreams. One day, on the newsreel, the crew finds out that Luna’s beloved dog, Murph, sadly passed away. Luna blames herself entirely, and that is when the Worryworts invade the space. The theatre gets run down, and the dreams can’t be performed properly. One day, the Bad Dreams come to the theatre and decide that Luna will only have nightmares from now on. Everything that could possibly go wrong does, and worst of all, Luna starts losing her memories of Murph. Before they disappear, Dormir and the rest of the crew have to find a way to save Luna’s memories, before everything gets taken over by the Bad Dreams. This was a very heartfelt, touching story, and I still sometimes cry just thinking about it. It made me think of the story of the movie "Inside Out", in a way, which is exactly what the bookseller told me it would be like. I 100% recommend "The Dreamatics" by Michelle Cuevas!
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May 8, 2024
Welcome to the Lunarian Grand, located somewhere inside the subconscious of one ten-year-old Luna Grande. Here at the Lunarian Grand, all of Luna's dreams are carefully crafted and perfectly performed by The Dreamatics, a theatre troupe of your wildest dreams. Set pieces sprout from seeds, costumes help the actors morph into their characters, and the lighting takes on all hues and shades of the sun’s rays. In the real world, Luna’s life is monopolized by Murph, her best friend, her best dog. They go on walks together, share secrets, and even star in each other’s dreams. But when Murph gets hit by a truck, Luna’s world comes crashing down and her grief threatens to destroy the very integrity of the Lunarian Grand. As the theatre’s lights grow dimmer and grimmer, the Dreamatics must find a way to reunite Luna and Murph in her memories before he disappears forever.
The concept of The Dreamatics is very interesting - a theatre troupe with sets, costumes, and scripts that bring your dreams to life. It’s a sad book that certainly had me thinking about the mortality of my own dog. The book struggles at times to maintain its own illusion (all the names, or at least most of them, are dream related and the characters learn about Luna’s life through a daily newsreel). The book kind of drags in the middle and feels like it’s trying a bit too hard with the clever names and references but its overall appeal is still strong.
The concept of The Dreamatics is very interesting - a theatre troupe with sets, costumes, and scripts that bring your dreams to life. It’s a sad book that certainly had me thinking about the mortality of my own dog. The book struggles at times to maintain its own illusion (all the names, or at least most of them, are dream related and the characters learn about Luna’s life through a daily newsreel). The book kind of drags in the middle and feels like it’s trying a bit too hard with the clever names and references but its overall appeal is still strong.
January 1, 2024
Caveat to say - the 2 stars is because this book didn't work for ME, but I think it could be appealing to the target audience (kids). I read a lot of middle grade and much of it a truly love, but this was one that I just couldn't get into. The story was cute and I liked the concept. For whatever reason, I just never got engaged in the story at all. I didn't have any desire to pick it up and read more or keep going when I was reading it, but it was okay enough that I finished it.
Much of the book is about a girl trying to cope with the loss of her dog, and it was written in a way that wasn't overly depressing but was relatable. I really liked the way it handled this topic.
It also takes place in a "dream world," where there are (fairies?) who create the dreams and perform them like a theatrical show. I kept thinking of the scene in Pixar's Inside Out, where they end up in the dream land. It was as if they had taken the scene from that movie and decided to make an entire book out of it. So fun idea, just failed to really grab me.
Much of the book is about a girl trying to cope with the loss of her dog, and it was written in a way that wasn't overly depressing but was relatable. I really liked the way it handled this topic.
It also takes place in a "dream world," where there are (fairies?) who create the dreams and perform them like a theatrical show. I kept thinking of the scene in Pixar's Inside Out, where they end up in the dream land. It was as if they had taken the scene from that movie and decided to make an entire book out of it. So fun idea, just failed to really grab me.
February 15, 2024
When Luna Grande sleeps, the Dreamatics set the stage for her dreams with everything a theater troupe needs to put on an amazing performance. Dormir, a lowly stagehand, is fascinated with Luna, her two dads, and her dog, Murph, watching the daily reels of Luna's life and committing them to memory. When something terrible happens to Luna in the waking world, Coco and the Bad Dreams take over the theater and everything Dormir and Luna have known begins to fade away. Dormir is determined to save Luna and the theater, even willing to put his dream of being a performer to rest if that is what it takes. This book is a sensual delight, full of laughter and tears, hopes and heartaches, and lessons that are hard to learn layered through the whimsy of the theater. The look at grief and how one is affected by it and eventually learns to live with it are softened but ever present through the heart of the story.
never-finished
September 11, 2023I made it about halfway through this one before giving up. It was wonderfully creative and descriptive, but it began to feel belabored--as if it could have been half as long with double the impact. Also, it felt aimed at younger readers, say 2nd-4th grade, but it's written at a Harry-Potter length, judging from the length of the audiobook (7+ hours, and Harry Potter 1 was about 8 hours). I found myself wondering if kids that age would have the stamina for this, and of course some would, but perhaps more wouldn't? I think readers who enjoyed Alice in Wonderland would like this one, though. I did not care for Alice in Wonderland, which is perhaps telling! Thanks to Libro.FM for a free educator copy of the audiobook.
November 2, 2023
This book is just PACKED with creativity. Sometimes, it feels like 10 ideas per page. Wit, puns, fantastic creatures, every simile you can shake a stick at. It is a bit overwritten, like once you have a list of five things, do you really need five more even if they are also super surprising? Regardless, it's overflowing with imagery and zaniness. Add on top of it that it's a tearjerker (dog on cover... trauma....), both sad and happy tears, so that I have to give it the 5*s. If you can do THIS much and make me cry.... I have to say it's a good book.
A lot of people who are open to middle grade heartfelt wackiness should give it a try.
A lot of people who are open to middle grade heartfelt wackiness should give it a try.
October 29, 2023
What it does well, it does very well. I was weepy through most of the cathartic end. The issues I had with Simon Sort of Says, this book shows how to do right. The trauma: the sleeplessness, the nightmares, the anxieties, the repression, felt truer, and the book finds a more natural setting for its silliness and eccentric characters. I am withholding the 5th * because I do think it could’ve been about 15% shorter. Luna is the emotional center, and I felt the book occasionally lost sight of that, getting distracted by the Dreamatics’ Inside Out-like adventures.
November 15, 2023
Charming story about grief and healing told through the eyes of the characters who act out dreams. Readers meet the Dreamatics and see their theater. Cuevas introduces the characters including Luna, the young girl who dreams. Shortly after the story begins, Luna experiences a loss that affects her deeply. Her dreams change and her whole life pattern suffers. A group of bold Dreamatics sets out to fix everything and recover her lost memories. The chapter titles are fun to read and speculate on what will happen.
November 22, 2023
Fantasy, Dreams, Dogs, Loss, Anxiety, Descriptive worldbuilding
Every night a theater troupe called The Dreamatics plays out dreams in Luna's head/theater known as the Lunarian Grand. When Luna's dog Murph passes unexpectedly, however, Luna begins having nightly bad dreams and soon the Bad Dreams move in permenantly. One Dreamatic helps save Luna's memories and get her good dreams back. An accessible fantasy story for non-fantasy readers with great descriptions and world building.
Every night a theater troupe called The Dreamatics plays out dreams in Luna's head/theater known as the Lunarian Grand. When Luna's dog Murph passes unexpectedly, however, Luna begins having nightly bad dreams and soon the Bad Dreams move in permenantly. One Dreamatic helps save Luna's memories and get her good dreams back. An accessible fantasy story for non-fantasy readers with great descriptions and world building.
September 13, 2023
This book is a showstopper, that's all I can say. I nominated it for a mock-Newbery if that's any indication of what high regard I hold it in.
This is a tale of a magical Broadway-like theater and the troupe (director, actors etc) act out a girl's dreams. It reminds me of a movie in the very best way and I highly recommend for all ages. I'm a former library volunteer.
This is a tale of a magical Broadway-like theater and the troupe (director, actors etc) act out a girl's dreams. It reminds me of a movie in the very best way and I highly recommend for all ages. I'm a former library volunteer.
October 9, 2023
What a perfectly whimsical and imaginative book!! The author’s use of fanciful metaphors/similes coupled with profound definitions makes this perfect for anyone with a love of silliness or depth. (The definition of nostalgia stayed with me long after turning that page). And, I cried. Happy and sad tears. Winner all around!
April 24, 2024
“I had no ideas I was about to come face-to-face with the mysterious, the possibly dangerous, the never-before-seen … Unseen Playwright.”
“Your heart just needed time, but those memories were always in there. He’s a part of you, forever and always. And nothing can take that away.”
Luna
“Asleep was where the action was. Asleep was where the Dreamatics really shined.”
Dormir
Circadia
“Your heart just needed time, but those memories were always in there. He’s a part of you, forever and always. And nothing can take that away.”
Luna
“Asleep was where the action was. Asleep was where the Dreamatics really shined.”
Dormir
Circadia
June 15, 2024
Funny and creative, this story about Luna, her dog, and her dreams is so inventive. It's told entirely from the point of view of Dormir and the troupe that puts on Luna's dreams -- and their battle against the nightmare crew who take over when tragedy strikes. There's lots of kid humor, puns and poetry.
Craft note: The cute antics of the troupe made the middle drag for me.
Craft note: The cute antics of the troupe made the middle drag for me.
February 10, 2025
The Inside Out meets Phantom Tollbooth vibes of this book were fun, but didn’t quite click with me as much as I’d hoped they would. It just felt a bit off. But then that last 100 pages hit and I was caught up in the emotion of it all and bursting into tears every few pages. It’s a sweet book that tackles some heavy themes, but does get in its own way from time to time.
June 8, 2023
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Theater book with strong magical elements for readers who liked Gonzalez's Fearless, Schusterman's Olive and the Backstage Ghost or Key's Twelfth. The use of dreams reminded me a little of Townley's The Great Good Thing.
Theater book with strong magical elements for readers who liked Gonzalez's Fearless, Schusterman's Olive and the Backstage Ghost or Key's Twelfth. The use of dreams reminded me a little of Townley's The Great Good Thing.
June 29, 2023
ARC Copy...it whimsical and funny to read through. Imagine...going in depth into the "dream studio" area of "Inside Out". Plus it has the emotions and I can very much relate to being depressed and stuck in nightmare mode.
November 12, 2023
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It has to have the best first 3 or so chapters of a book I've ever read. Then it has some amazing ending chapters. And it has a very good middle. It's so descriptive but in a way that's readable. I want my clouds a la mode forever.
January 1, 2024
This book is cute and shows how someone’s life experiences may change the way they dream. One of my favourite things about this book was that it was told from the perspective of a lonely stagehand who learns to be able to appreciate himself throughout the course of this book.
January 24, 2024
Oh my goodness. What a creative joy to read. I even laughed out loud. It made me happy, nostalgic and think. It dealt with loss and depression in an interesting way. But, it worked so well. There were times it dragged a bit for me but not enough to quit. It always came back to a good rhythm. (This audio was also really fun to listen to. It's about time I found one. 😆)
January 24, 2024
What a beautiful way to explore grief and loss, memory and recovery. I thought the whole story was creative and used such lovely descriptive language. It is a very convincing explanation for how dreams come about!
January 24, 2024
"This witty, magical, and touching tale will inspire giggles of delight, appreciation of the inner workings of a theater troupe, and wonder at the behind-the-scenes process of dream-making. " [Kirkus Reviews]
September 15, 2023
You’d like this if you like the movie: “Inside Out”
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