The Dreamatics, Michelle Cuevas
The Dreamatics, Michelle Cuevas
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The Dreamatics

Author: Michelle Cuevas

Narrator: Megan Hilty

Unabridged: 7 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/12/2023


Synopsis

In this exhilaratingly original novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl’s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the spotlight?

Have you ever awakened from a dream and thought, what was THAT?! A platypus waddling through my school while singing the word farfanoogle? Well, that dream was performed by a dream theatre, and this is the story of one such place: The Lunarian Grand.

The Lunarian is a magical theatre with a mind of its own, often redecorating on a whim or making it snow from the rafters. The theatre’s troupe call themselves the Dreamatics, and together they grow sets from seeds, sew costumes that can change an actor’s shape, and each night when a girl named Luna goes to sleep, they produce her spectacular dreams: dreams of memories, family, and her beloved dog, Murph.

But when something devastating happens in Luna’s waking life, the theatre falls under new management in the form of the Bad Dreams. Now it’s up to a loyal stagehand named Dormir and the Dreamatics to put things right and restore balance in their world and in Luna’s.

Go behind the scenes of your dreams in this enchanting novel full of cozy magic, humor, and wonder.

About The Author

Michelle Cuevas graduated from Williams College and holds a master of fine arts in creative writing from the University of Virginia. She is an author of children’s novels and picture books, including The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole, Confessions of an Imaginary Friend, and The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs. Her hobbies include travel, watercolor painting, and drawing.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Henry on December 22, 2023

This book was sooooo sweet and Luna shared the same love for dogs as me!......more

Goodreads review by Eleanor on September 11, 2023

Friend received preview copy at book event, gave me to read because thought I'd like. I LOVED IT. Honestly maybe my fave magical book since Harry Potter (the author that shall not be named) idea: just read this instead of Harry Potter, people. It's about a stage theater that actually performs/makes......more

Goodreads review by Mark on September 14, 2023

What worked: Luna’s best friend is her dog Murph but she becomes distraught when he’s killed by a passing car. Strangely, her real life is presented as a subplot even though it’s the basis for everything inside the Lunarian Grand. Luna obviously feels sadness but she’s also dealing with guilt for thi......more

Goodreads review by Bea on June 12, 2024

"The Dreamatics" by Michelle Cuevas is a very beautiful, touching story. I didn’t realize when I got the book that the author has also written a fabulous book that I read a while ago called" Confessions of an Imaginary Friend". "The Dreamatics" is about a magical theatre that performs a girl’s drea......more

Goodreads review by Chandler on May 07, 2024

Welcome to the Lunarian Grand, located somewhere inside the subconscious of one ten-year-old Luna Grande. Here at the Lunarian Grand, all of Luna's dreams are carefully crafted and perfectly performed by The Dreamatics, a theatre troupe of your wildest dreams. Set pieces sprout from seeds, costumes......more


Quotes

★ "This witty, magical, and touching tale will inspire giggles of delight, appreciation of the inner workings of a theater troupe, and wonder at the behind-the-scenes process of dream-making. At its core, this is a story of dedication, loyalty, love, and friendship that takes readers on a roller coaster of emotions and leaves them feeling warm and fuzzy . . . A dreamy, imaginative, and vibrant story full of heart and wordplay." —Kirkus, starred review

★ “Irresistibly rendered worldbuilding and delightfully limned, seldom-described characters buoy serious interrogations on trauma, its effects on mental health, and the process of healing. By utilizing lush yet conversational prose, Cuevas addresses each difficult topic and lesson with sincerity and care, allowing ample space for introspective rumination alongside joy-filled antics.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “The sensational story is endlessly inventive and incredibly compassionate, and the exquisite descriptions make ephemeral emotions and experiences feel tangible. Every chapter brings a new delightful discovery, and whimsy, puns, trauma, and loss live comfortably side by side within the pages. Tough topics are tackled with gentleness and humor, and readers will be loathe to leave the cozy confines of the otherworldly theater. A dream to read, in every sense." —Booklist Online, starred review