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Description
In "Perchance to Dream" by Lisa Mantchev, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, known as Bertie, has discovered she is the Mistress of Revels and Teller of Tales with magical powers. Raised in the enchanted Théâtre Illuminata where she learned about every play ever written, Bertie is now ready to leave the theater's protective walls to write her own story. She must rescue Nate, who is being held captive by the Sea Goddess, while navigating the chaotic outside world. This is the second book in the Théâtre Illuminata series.
Quick Summary
Beatrice Shakespeare Smith trades the controlled chaos of the stage for the real world, discovering that life beyond the theater is even more dramatically ridiculous than any performance she's ever directed, in this hilariously topsy-turvy sequel where story logic meets reality and everything becomes wonderfully chaotic. Kids will devour the witty wordplay, the mash-up of fairy tale characters crashing into modern-day messes, and Beatrice's fearless attitude as she basically performs triage on a world that refuses to follow the script. If your kid loves the magic-meets-mundane fun of "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place" or the theatrical humor of "The Pagemaster," they'll absolutely fall for this tale of a girl who literally cannot stop storytelling. Perfect for kids in grades 6 through 8 who enjoy clever, fast-paced reads with plenty of humor and heart.