{"product_id":"the-dream-bearer-isbn-9780064472890","title":"The Dream Bearer","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrintz Award winner Walter Dean Myers deftly draws a compassionate portrait of a boy's odyssey of self-discovery and the acceptance and empathy for others he learns along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid doesn't know what to make of his father, Reuben. His older brother, Tyrone, says Reuben is crazy. But Tyrone is acting like someone David doesn't know anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen David meets Mr. Moses, a mysterious man who tells him that dreams might be the only things we have that are real. And it is Mr. Moses' gift of dreams that gives David a new way to see inside his father's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wonder what kind of dreams Reuben has. When I thought about him dreaming, I thought of him having a storm in his head, with lightning and far-off thunder and the wind blowing big raindrops and a bigger storm coming just down the street, just around the corner, like a monster waiting for you. I thought Reuben dreamed of monsters that scared him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey scared me too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMental Illness in Families:\u003c\/b\u003e David’s father, Reuben, is lost in a storm of his own, pushing everyone away. This novel offers a raw and compassionate look at how a family copes when a parent is struggling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Harlem Coming-of-Age:\u003c\/b\u003e Set on the vivid streets of Harlem, this is a realistic and heartfelt story about a boy's journey toward understanding himself, his family, and his place in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Stories:\u003c\/b\u003e A mysterious elder, Mr. Moses, introduces David to the world of dream bearing, teaching him that empathy and stories can be the key to understanding the people we love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBy a Literary Legend:\u003c\/b\u003e From Printz Award winner and literary giant Walter Dean Myers, a powerful and unforgettable novel perfect for teen readers grappling with complex family dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eDavid Curry doesn't know what to make of his father, Reuben, whose violent out bursts and chilling nightmares torment his family. His older brother, Tyrone, says Reuben is crazy. But lately, even Tyrone isn't acting like himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen David meets the mysterious Mr. Moses, who tells him that dreams might be the only things we have that are real. And it is Mr. Moses's gift of dreams that gives David a new way to see inside his father's troubled heart.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This quiet, subtle story works on a number of layers with several themes—dreams, visions, home, community, and manhood.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Throughout his nuanced examination of this unhappy family, Myers retains his usual gentle, plainspoken accessibility, making this a thoughtful book that will reach many young readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“David and his world come alive for the reader in deceptively simple yet poignant prose.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKLIATT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887514087653,"sku":"NP9780064472890","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780064472890.jpg?v=1730226264","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-dream-bearer-isbn-9780064472890","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}