Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Themes
Synopsis
Harangued by his father about his weight and bullied in all the many schools he has attended, teenaged Michael finds some comfort in his ability to experience "lucid" dreaming but then starts to notice that the things that happen in his dreams are starting to occur in the real world as well.
Is Dreamrider appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A bullied teen discovers his lucid dreams are affecting reality. Addresses themes of body image, parental pressure, and bullying with sensitivity; mild peril from dream-reality crossover.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, bullying, and body image issues (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A teen who can control his dreams discovers they're starting to come true in the real world—but that power comes with consequences.