The Dreamer
The Dreamer by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a First Edition published by Scholastic Inc. in 2010, featuring 372 pages in English. This novel presents the story of Neftalí, a young boy who hears a mysterious voice that guides him through various challenges, including ridicule from peers and a strict father. As he navigates his surroundings, Neftalí embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, influenced by the lush landscapes and the sea of Chile.
Readers will find a blend of magical realism, biography, and poetry as the narrative unfolds, enriched by illustrations from Peter Sís. The book explores themes related to identity and inspiration, focusing on Neftalí’s early life and his evolution into the renowned poet Pablo Neruda. This work invites exploration of cultural and geographical elements, particularly those related to Hispanic and Latino experiences, as well as the significance of literature and libraries in shaping one’s path.
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Pura Belpré Award Winner
Children’s Literature Legacy 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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