We are excited to share a giveaway for Dream On (Shannon Hale)!
Meet the Author: Shannon Hale
Shannon Hale is the Newbery Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Academy series, The Books of Bayern, Book of a Thousand Days, Dangerous, and the graphic novels Rapunzel’s Revenge and Calamity Jack, as well as the Ever After High and Princess in Black series, and The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl for Marvel. She also wrote three novels for adults, including Austenland, now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell. She and her husband, the author Dean Hale, have four children and live near Salt Lake City, Utah.
About the Book: Dream On
Mega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever–over 2 million copies sold!) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.
Something is missing from Cassie’s life. Her parents don’t have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words “YOU’RE THE WINNER” stamped on the front, she thinks it’s the answer to all her problems. She could buy new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe a car so her family doesn’t have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless, like an all-you-can-eat buffet! But will prizes really solve Cassie’s problems? And what will she lose if she doesn’t win anything at all? With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes and Lark Pien, Dream On is a joyful story filled with imagination, big dreams, and wonder. This book is perfect for readers who want to enjoy a gentle and accessible friendship story, as well as anyone looking for SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. This story also features children experiencing high sensitivity, big emotions, and feelings of sadness, making it a helpful tool to spark conversations and connections with young readers.
Title: Dream On
Author: Shannon Hale
Illustrator: Marcela Cespedes
Release Date: 08/26/2025
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10: 1250843074
ISBN-13: 9781250843074
Genre: middle grade, graphic novel
Age Range: 8-12
*GIVEAWAY DETAILS*
Three (3) winners will receive a hardcover copy of Dream On (Shannon Hale) ~US Only!
I’ve read this author’s graphic novels and loved each one. Friendship stories are always fun and packed with emotion.
Our school’s readers love Shannon Hale’s books. I know they’d be excited to see this one on our media center shelves.
Sounds wonderful! I love middle grade graphic novels!
I love Ms. Hale’s graphic novels!