{"title":"Pippa Dunn","description":"\u003cp\u003ePippa Dunn crafts enchanting stories that captivate young readers with imaginative plots and memorable characters. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Sign of the Raven\u003c\/em\u003e, weave mystery and adventure into tales perfect for children discovering the joy of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on warmth and curiosity, Dunn’s writing invites children to explore magical worlds while learning valuable lessons. 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By day she works tediously as a government messenger for Lord Whitaker, but by night she escapes into vivid, lucid dreams, navigating the Stream—a dreamworld in which time bends and the only limit is her imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her long-dead mother appears in a dream, secrets of the Stream are uncovered, Ashlyn's life is turned on its head, and the future of her loved ones hangs in the balance. In a quest for answers, she joins a secret society of lucid dreamers who are fighting to protect the Stream from a powerful enemy who wants to manipulate people's thoughts and seize control of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshlyn must unravel the mysteries of her family and the Stream before the freedom of thought is lost. 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By day she works as a government messenger for Lord Whitaker, but by night she escapes into vivid, lucid dreams, navigating the Stream – a dreamworld in which time bends and the only limit is her imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her long-dead mother appears in a dream, secrets of the Stream are uncovered, Ashlyn's life is turned on its head, and the future of her loved ones hangs in the balance. In a quest for answers, she joins a secret society of lucid dreamers who are fighting to protect the Stream from a powerful enemy who wants to manipulate people's thoughts and seize control of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshlyn must unravel the mysteries of her family and the Stream before the freedom of thought is lost. But the Stream is a dangerous place and Ashlyn must risk both her past and future to protect the freedom of thought itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Incredibly vivid storytelling - atmospheric, dangerous and fast-paced. Pippa Dunn is a wonderful new voice!’ – Jasbinder Bilan, winner of the Costa Children's Book Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Sign of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e is that rare thing: a book at once timely and timeless, which will captivate readers for years to come. Spellbinding, exhilarating and full of heart, Ashlyn's story is destined to be an instant classic.' – Bori Cser, author of Mirrorwoven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Sign of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e is an instant classic. Ashlyn’s story is exciting, magical, and full of mystery. With a big cast of fascinating characters, high stakes and imagination, The Sign of the Raven is a book to read by torchlight, and it reminded me of why I fell in love with reading. Dunn will surely soon be counted among our best writers for young, curious readers.' – Anna Fiteni, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wicked Lies of Habren Faire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'With richly imagined historical detail, beautiful writing and a plucky heroine, I galloped through sixteen year old Ashlyn’s double life as a government messenger by day and lucid dreamer by night. Fresh and original, this is a fantastic teen adventure and I’m sure it will fly off the shelves!' – A. M. Howell, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe House of One Hundred Clocks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A dazzling dream of a debut. Gorgeously written and impossible to put down, this is an extraordinary story. I loved it!' – Laura Noakes, award-winning author of the \u003ci\u003eCosima Unfortunate\u003c\/i\u003eseries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Gorgeously written and as multi layered as a bird’s wing. The alternate London setting is so evocative and gothic, but the real standout is the characterisation. The author’s natural way with dialogue feels like breathing. I love love love.' – Emily Randall-Jones, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Witchstone Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Utterly enthralling, \u003ci\u003eThe Sign of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003elovingly creates a new Victorian world' – Dr Fern Riddell. Historian. Author. Broadcaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A heart-pounding adventure through both a vividly-rendered nineteenth-century London and a shimmering, treacherous dreamscape. Dunn's masterful debut had me racing through the pages even as I marvelled at the richly woven prose.' – Sadie Turner, author of Tidespeaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Sign of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e is pacy, gripping and fizzing with life, a captivating read!' - Becca Rogers, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with Gills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Pippa Dunn’s writing is nothing short of astonishing. Her prose is easy to read and pacy, but simultaneously wonderfully poetic. 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