What if dreams were more real than waking life? Life is already complicated enough for Awa Bryant; after her parents divorce she had to move from her big family home to a small apartment, and now she hardly ever gets to see Dad. She has to start a new school with mean kids which is the last thing an anxious twelve-year-old needs!
On top of all this, Awa starts having weird dreams – waking dreams – and strange coincidences start appearing between her dreams and her real life. The Dreamrealm is full of amazing fantastical creatures; at first it's a glorious escape from Awa's daily struggles but something is not right...
Soon Awa discovers she has a bigger quest, and everything she cares about is at stake. Will she be brave enough to face her fears and save her friends?