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When Katie finds a cat hiding in her mother's garden, she has no idea the kinds of adventure that await her. A new kid appears in school at the same time Katie's friends and family begin having nightmares, and she begins to have amazingly vivid dreams. In her dreams this new cat speaks to... read more
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Summary edit
When Katie finds a cat hiding in her mother's garden, she has no idea the kinds of adventure that await her.
A new kid appears in school at the same time Katie's friends and family begin having nightmares, and she begins to have amazingly vivid dreams. In her dreams this new cat speaks... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Max: A lonely, mysterious new kid at school with a sad past and an amazing secret.
- Denys (Dennis): A girl cat who appears mysteriously and leads Katie on an adventure through the Dream Realm, learning the power of her dreams and friendships.
- Katie: An imaginative girl with two older brothers and a mother and father who don't believe the amazing adventures she is having. She befriends Max, the new kid at school, and finds how a small act of friendship can lead to things unimaginable.
Quotes edit
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“"Close your mouth and nose then take a breath." She said. Did she not understand that I was UNDERWATER! I can't breathe underwater”
Phoebe, a guide in the Dream Realm - Katie, the child that enters the Dream Realm
First Sentence edit
"Katie, time for bed!" my mom calls from down the hall. I rush to finish brushing my teeth so I can get to my room before Dennis decides to leave on our nightly adventure without me.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- The Importance of Friendship: We all need friends, and the impact one friendly gesture can have on the entire world is sometimes immeasurable.
- Power of Dreams: Dreams are more than just stories we see in our minds while we sleep. We can learn a lot about ourselves and our world through our dreams.
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Ages 9-12This book is aimed at the kids who are a little too advanced for series like 'The Magic Tree House' and "Junie B. Jones', but are still not ready for the 'Percy Jackson' or 'Harry Potter' books. The writing is easy enough for the advanced 2nd to 3rd grade readers, but the story is engaging enough to entertain even the adults in the house.
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