What would you do to rescue your most precious dream? Susana’s best friend moved away, and now the only time Susana can see her is in her dreams. Until one night when the dream suddenly ends. The Dream Stealer has come, her grandmother says. The Dream Stealer does not want pretty silver earrings or dangly gold necklaces, diamonds or rubies. He wants dreams. He’s supposed to take only nightmares, but he’s grown scared of the monsters and phantoms. He’s been stealing good dreams instead. But he’s stolen from the wrong girl. Susana is clever. She is fearless. And she wants her dream back.

What Kind of Book is The Dream Stealer

What Should I Know As a Parent

Families are unique and have different expectations for the books they choose to read. The following are concepts included in this book that some parents may wish to seek out or avoid.

Note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be concepts in this book that are not included or have been insufficiently or incorrectly detailed here.

Language

Scary Villains and Characters

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

The Dream Stealer steals a dream Susana can't let get away. Can you think of any of your own dreams that would be worth saving, if the Dream Stealer were to take your dreams?
At the beginning of the story, we learn that Susana's best friend has moved away. Have you ever had a close friend move away? What does Susana's experience inspire you to do to stay in touch with your friends?

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Author

Sid Fleischman

Sid Fleischman wrote more than sixty books for children, adults, and magicians. Among his many awards was the Newbery Medal for his novel The Whipping Boy. The author described his wasted youth as a magician and newspaperman in his autobiography The Abracadabra Kid. His other titles include The Entertainer and the Dybbuk, a novel, and three biographies, Sir Charlie: Chaplin, The Funniest Man in the World; The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West; and Escape! The Story of The Great Houdini.