Theo and her young, irresponsible mother seem trapped forever in their miserable, poverty-stricken life … but Theo can’t stop dreaming of belonging to a “real” family. When she is mysteriously adopted by the large, warm Kaldor family, her dream seems to be coming true. But as time passes, the magic of Theo’s new life begins to fade, and soon she finds herself back with her mother. Were the Kaldors real or just a dream? Who is the shadowy figure who haunts Theo’s thoughts? And, most importantly, will Theo ever be able to find a real home with a family she can truly call her own?
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"This is not a 'quiet' book. It is noisy with the most important kinds of struggle, because you and I face them every day: the quest to find our place in the world, to belong to a family and group of friends, to be loved." - Kenneth Oppel
"Pearson's gift is to always write straight from the inner well of childhood feeling." - Toronto Star
Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 12 reviews.
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Wonderfull story (but sad)
"awake and dreaming is a fantastic book, I wish more people knew about Kit Pearson. There are a lot of talented authors who go unknown and not so talented authors who receive all the spotlight. This book will always rank up there"
— Clara18 (4/5)
Awake and dreaming
"I loved this book so much as a kid. The story was so captivating and mysterious. Honestly every Kit Pearson book I have read has been amazing."
— Georgieporgie (5/5)
Timeless Story
"This is a novel I would recommend to anyone. As a child who grew up in foster care I understand the feeling of needing to escape into an imaginary life. <3"
— Jasmine (5/5)
My fav book!
"This was the very first book I remember falling in love with. . . . I have reread it numerous times ! Def. worth the read :)"
— Chris (5/5)
amazing
"first book i remember absolutely loving, re read it so many times it was falling apart #plumreview"
— Erica (5/5)
Great book
"Like many Canadians of my generation, I have adored Pearson's writing since I was a kid. Now, as an adult, I still get excited for a new release from one of my favourite authors. To me, this one reads differently from her earlier works that entranced me as a child, but still heartily recommend to young adults and adults alike."
— Katie W. (4/5)
Classic
"This is the book the comes on top of my head when someone asks me what's my favourite book. My best friend recommended it back when we were in elementary! We're now adults and still love it!"
— Abby (5/5)
Captivating.
"I wish the book would never end!"
— Thanhy (5/5)
LOVED THIS, read it twice
"I first read this book when I was younger many years ago, loved it, and forgot about it. I bought it so I can read it again and I loved it just as much as the first time. you get very attached and sympathetic toward the main character. I think this book can definitely be read by all ages!"
— Diana (5/5)
Classic!
"This was the book that motivated me to learn English. I remember back when I was an ESL student my teacher wouldn't let me pick this book for novel study just because I didn't know English. Determined, I made sure I learned English as fast as I can just so I could read this book and it was worth it."
— Gshim (5/5)
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Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
Published date: Nov 05, 2013
Language: English
No. of Pages: 288
Publisher: Tundra Book Group
ISBN: 9780143187882
Dimensions:
5.0" W x
0.72" L x
6.97" H
Kit Pearson worked as a librarian for many years before publishing her first novel, The Daring Game (1986). She went on to write the linked novels The Sky Is Falling (1989), Looking at the Moon (1991), and The Lights Go On Again (1993), published in 1999 as The Guests of War trilogy, and Awake and Dreaming (1996), which won the Governor General’s Award. Pearson lives in Victoria, close to Ross Bay Cemetery, one of the settings in Awake and Dreaming .
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