Dreaming Dangerous

Dreaming Dangerous by Lauren DeStefano, published by Bloomsbury USA on July 3, 2018, is a 208-page work of juvenile fiction that explores themes of adventure and friendship. The story centers around four children at Brassmere Academy for the Extraordinary, a school for orphans with unique abilities. Twelve-year-old Plum, who has lived at the academy for as long as she can remember, embarks on nightly adventures with her friends, where they confront monsters and undertake perilous quests within their dreams.

As the narrative unfolds, Plum receives a foreboding warning that jeopardizes her and her friends’ safety, leading to the mysterious disappearance of Artem. The trio—Plum, Vien, and Gwendle—must navigate both their dreamscapes and the real world to uncover unsettling truths about Brassmere and its hidden motives. This edition invites readers into a world filled with action, adventure, and the complexities of friendship, as the children strive to rescue their friend before time runs out.