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Synopsis
Sam is on her own, but her distance from the Doctor doesn't make for a trouble-free life. Rescued from an out-of-control spaceship, she finds herself on a tiny moon which is the only known source of dreamstone, a mysterious crystalline substance that can preserve your dreams – or give you nightmares. Pitched into the middle of a conflict between the mining company extracting dreamstone and ecological protestors, Sam thinks it's easy to decide who the good guys are – until people start dying, and the killers seem to be the same species as some of her new friends. Meanwhile, the Doctor has tracked Sam down, but before he can reach her he's co-opted by the Dreamstone Mining Company and their sinister military advisers. Suddenly, it's war – and the Doctor is forced to fight against what he believes in. He alone suspects that dreamstone isn't what it appears to be. But nobody's listening – and nobody could dream who the real enemy is... *This is another in the series of adventures featuring the Eighth Doctor and Sam.*
Is Dreamstone Moon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Doctor Who tie-in novel contains sci-fi action violence including deaths during a war between corporate miners and environmental protestors, mysterious killings, and forced military conflict. The Doctor is coerced into fighting against his principles.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of Doctor Who will enjoy this adventure with the Eighth Doctor and companion Sam caught in a mysterious conflict over a crystal that can trap dreams.