A Little Like Waking
A Little Like Waking by Adam Rex is a 400-page illustrated love story published by Roaring Brook Press in August 2023. This book presents a surreal narrative centered around Zelda, who finds herself trapped in a peculiar dream where the impossible becomes reality, including flying people and a resurrected childhood cat. As she navigates this dreamscape, she encounters Langston, a timid boy who feels more real to her than anyone else.
Readers will discover a blend of fantasy and contemporary themes as Zelda and Langston explore their surreal surroundings and develop a deep connection. The story delves into the complexities of dreams and reality, ultimately leading them to confront truths they may not be ready to face. With its unique illustrations and imaginative premise, A Little Like Waking offers an engaging experience for those interested in young adult fiction and fantasy.
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You’ve Reached Sam meets The Good Place in this deeply-felt, surreal and fully illustrated love story about a girl, a boy, a dreamer, and a dream from best-selling and award-winning author Adam Rex.
Zelda is stuck in a dream. A very strange dream, where people can fly, bears sneeze money, and her childhood cat, Patches, is somehow alive – despite being run over years ago. Things only get stranger when Zelda meets Langston, a sweet if overly timid guy who feels more real to her than anyone she’s ever met.
As Zelda and Langston explore the far reaches of the dreamscape together, they find themselves growing closer and closer. But what they uncover along the way pushes them towards a truth neither of them wants to face. Will it turn out that he’s the guy of her dreams, or is she the girl of his?
Full of mind-bending artwork, Adam Rex’s A Little Like Waking is a tender, insightful read that defies time, space, and expectation that’s perfect for fans of Every Day and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
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