Darem

About the Book

Desperate to choose his own dreams, young Earl Meard finds himself drawn into the mysterious world of DAREM and the members of the Dream family; Mama Rose, Pops, Uncle Scribbler, a dog called Mat and many more, including a boy named John Dream who takes Earl on an exciting journey of discovery. Swanning, Cloud Jumping, the Thought Traveller, John’s Secret Place where he is ‘alone but never lonely’ – Earl begins to learn the ways of the World of Dreams. Beautifully illustrated, DAREM comes to life in a way that draws the reader into its magical world of mystery and fascinating exploits as Earl tries to understand why he has been chosen to ‘learn the ways of DAREM’. Earl’s adventures with ‘Just Unpronounceable’ – the Keeper of the Dreams, the Story of the Grass, meeting Gramps and the gift of the Know Globe, the secrets of The Book of Life, Riding the Falls, DAREM at the Deadly Hour – each a story in itself, will enthral and excite readers young and old alike – transporting you all to the World of DAREM. Two completely different styles of illustration open your mind to the unlimited visions of the World of DAREM as you see them, reading or listening to the unfolding events that bewitch and enchant you. Join Earl and see if you too can CHOOSE YOUR OWN DREAMS.

About the Author

I was born in South Africa and enjoyed a happy childhood dreaming about anything and everything. I remember being able to fly, or was that a dream? I saved kittens from being drowned; I climbed trees and ran away from home on big adventures. All I can say, at the grand old age of 60, is that I have never really grown up. My eldest daughter Jessica calls me 'Paul Pan,' 'Mad Dad' and 'Dave' (it's a long story) and her younger sister Harriet calls me 'Dah' and those are all fine with me. My life has been a journey from one dream to another; becoming a pilot, racing power boats, working with children, running a hotel, an internet cafe, a sandwich bar, a tobacconist and newsagent's shop in London, a property developer, an insurance broker, an inventor and author and even an extra in a TV commercial (a long time ago!), but my greatest pleasure has been becoming a DaD to my two wonderful daughters Jessica and Harriet. I have spent so many happy hours telling them my stories and making up places and jokes and people and languages with them that I can truly say, I have been able to choose my own dream. I dedicate this book to Jessica and Harriet with all my love and with every possible hug and kiss that I own and breathe.