The Dreamer
The Dreamer by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a reprint edition published by Scholastic Press in 2010, featuring 372 pages in English. This novel presents the early life of Neftalí, who, from a young age, hears a mysterious voice that guides him through various experiences, despite facing ridicule from his peers and challenges from his father. The narrative intertwines elements of magical realism with biographical details, offering a glimpse into Neftalí’s journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Neftalí’s life as he navigates the lush landscapes of his surroundings, including the rain forest and the sea, all while grappling with his identity and aspirations. The book combines biography, poetry, and literary fiction, enhanced by illustrations from Peter Sís, creating a unique reading experience. Themes of family, cultural heritage, and the power of imagination are woven throughout, inviting readers to reflect on the influences that shape one’s path.
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Pura Belpré Award Winner
A tender, transcendent, and meticulously crafted novel from Newbery Honoree, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and three-time Caldecott Honoree, Peter Sís!
From the time he is a young boy, Neftalí hears the call of a mysterious voice. Even when the neighborhood children taunt him, and when his harsh, authoritarian father ridicules him, and when he doubts himself, Neftalí knows he cannot ignore the call. He listens and follows as it leads him under the canopy of the lush rain forest, into the fearsome sea, and through the persistent Chilean rain on an inspiring voyage of self-discovery that will transform his life and, ultimately, the world.
Combining elements of magical realism with biography, poetry, literary fiction, and transporting illustrations, Pam Muñoz Ryan and Peter Sís take readers on a rare journey of the heart and imagination as they explore the inspiring early life of the poet who became Pablo Neruda.
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