When 12 year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination. It seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else, but impossible dreams come with incredible risks…

Our March 2021 Ages 11+ Book of the Month

For 11+ readers, my March Book of the Month is When We Got Lost in Dreamland. When eleven-year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination. From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness – it seems like nothing is out of reach. But impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won’t wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to wake his brother…

This new novel from Ross Welford cements his position as one of the most exciting storytellers for readers of this age. He is one of the fastest-growing and most critically acclaimed middle grade authors in the UK, perfect for children to progress to after reading the likes of David Walliams or David Baddiel. When We Got Lost in Dreamland is funny, moving and a story that will stay with you long after reading. We also have an early paperback of this title exclusive to Scholastic, meaning it’s cheaper than anywhere else!