Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Finn is a dreamer and the school geek and apart from his pet mouse, Hercules, his life is lonely. When Delphi arrives the two instantly become friends. However, their friendship takes a difficult turn and their integrity is tested by the arrival of another stranger at the school gates, the Dream Dealer. Although it might seem he's only selling ice creams, the schools coolest gang soon finds that this Pied Piper sells habits that can ruin your life. And what is that he has glowing in his jar? Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Is The Dream Dealer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book deals with addiction and bad habits in an allegorical way, as a mysterious stranger sells destructive 'habits' to schoolchildren. The story teaches about peer pressure, integrity, and making moral choices.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include addiction, manipulation, and peer pressure.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the mystery of the Dream Dealer and root for Finn and Delphi as they face tough choices about friendship and doing what's right.