Eleven-year-old Charlie Laird is desperate for a good night's sleep - or even just a nap. Ever since he moved into his stepmother's mysterious purple mansion, Charlie's life has become a living nightmare. A terrifying witch haunts every second of his sleep and now the dread that fills his dreams is creeping into the waking world. As President Fear and his fellow Nightmares feed off the unease that is spreading rapidly across the town, the Nightmare world threatens to take over. Only by finding the courage to face their deepest, darkest fears can Charlie and his friends conquer the creatures of the night and save the day.
Nightmares!Series
This series plunges into the dark depths of a child's mind, where dreams transform into terrifying nightmares. Follow the protagonist as they grapple with supernatural forces that haunt their sleep and blur the line between reality and imagination. The stories expertly weave together suspense, humor, and coming-of-age themes, delivering a reading experience that is both thrilling and engaging. It's perfect for young readers seeking an adventure with a delightful touch of spookiness.



Recommended Reading Order
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Nightmares! the Sleepwalker Tonic
- 360 pages
- 13 hours of reading
"Twelve-year-old Charlie and his friends must find out why their neighboring town has become overrun with sleepwalkers before what's going around reaches them and it's too late."--
- 3
Nightmares! The Lost Lullaby
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Not since he faced his fears has Charlie had so many bad dreams. Whenever he falls asleep, he finds himself in a Netherworld field, surrounded by a flock of creepy black sheep. They're not counting sheep. They refuse to jump. Even eerier, though, is that it's not Charlie's nightmare. Somehow he's trapped in someone else's bad dream