Camilla Chester crafts fast-paced adventure stories brimming with twists, specifically designed for readers aged 8-12. Her narrative style is energetic and engaging, ensuring young readers remain captivated from the first page to the last. Chester excels at weaving unexpected plot developments, making her work a favored choice for children who crave excitement and imagination.
Ten-year-old Leo's love of dancing is getting him through the heatwave, but his selective mutism means the summer dance show is on the line. When chatty Richa moves in next door, Leo finds it easy to make friends - she talks enough for both of them... But when he learns her secret it's clear Richa needs Leo's support as much as he needs hers.
Through the silent, grey streets of Stanbridge he creeps, the Dream Thief who captures the joy of children's dreams and drains the colour from their lives. Until the day that 12-year-old Sade moves into town with her bright blonde curls and love of art.... She knows something is terribly wrong, but can she find out what it is before she loses everything she loves, including her own dreams? “Brilliant suspense.” Tom, Y6. “Really intriguing.” Millie, Y5 “A gripping story that I couldn't put down.” Suse, Y7 Jarred Dreams was shortlisted in the National Literacy Trust New Author Prize 2015 in conjunction with Bloomsbury. The cover design and illustrations were created by Andrew Hunt.