{"title":"The Dream Keeper Saga","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-prince-and-the-blight","title":"The Prince and the Blight: The Dream Keeper Saga Book 2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 2 in the Dream Keeper Saga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s been a month since 12-year-old Lily McKinley was whisked away to the Somnium Realm to rescue her father, and although she’s overjoyed to have him home, she can’t leave the magical world behind. The glowing stone pendant that transported her is now bringing strange creatures to life against her will, with her paper-mache pterodactyl and even scrambled eggs suddenly moving about on their own. Lily tries to pretend that everything is normal, but when her friend Cedric the dragon appears to tell her that an illness has taken over the kingdom, troubling questions haunt her. Where is Prince Pax? If he can save the Somnium Realm like he did before, why won’t he stop the blight? Lily and her friends must return to Castle Iridyll to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this sequel to \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dragon and the Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, Kathryn Butler takes middle-grade readers on an unforgettable adventure that mixes fantasy with biblical concepts. As young readers join Lily's exciting quest, they'll explore what it means to trust in God's faithfulness, even when he feels distant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uploads.crossway.org\/extra\/dream-keeper-saga-discussion-guide-2023.pdf\"\u003efree discussion guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes kids’ favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they’ll love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristian Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including hope, evil, and salvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Though Lily returns to the Realm and finds it marred by darkness, her story is an adventure of the best and brightest kind. Beautiful, honest, redemptive, and true, this book is sure to win a spot in the hearts of those who love the Chronicles of Narnia and the Wingfeather Saga.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Théa Rosenburg, blogger, Little Book, Big Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“My favorite thirty minutes of every day are the moments before bed when I gather with my sons to read great stories. Our hearts connect as our imaginations are unlocked by the characters and adventures described on each page. Kathryn Butler’s excellent book, The Prince and the Blight, is a book we will read together again and again. Riveting storytelling meets meaningful themes in this treasure. Make room on your bookshelf. Your family will love—and grow through—this fantastical series.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Erin Davis, writer; Bible teacher; mom of four\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathryn Butler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47254468985025,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4388\/2945\/files\/prince1.png?v=1696575569"},{"product_id":"the-dragon-and-the-stone-the-dream-keeper-saga-book-1","title":"The Dragon and the Stone: The Dream Keeper Saga Book 1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven though she’s only 12 years old, Lily McKinley already feels the weight of the world’s brokenness. She’s seen it in her mother’s exhaustion, her grandmother’s illness, and the cruelty of Adam, the bully at her school. But most tragically, she experienced it two months ago when her father died in a terrible accident. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs an artistic daydreamer, Lily has a brilliant imagination to help her cope, but that imagination often gets her into trouble. One day, it transports her to a fantasy world called the Somnium Realm, where her father’s secret history embroils her in an epic quest. With the help of a dragon guide named Cedric, Lily battles evil shrouds, harpies, and other creatures to find her way through grief, rescue the world from evil, and discover the power of redemption. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis thrilling novel by Kathryn Butler mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristian Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including faith, mourning, sacrifice, salvation, and redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes kids’ favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they’ll love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uploads.crossway.org\/extra\/dream-keeper-saga-discussion-guide-2023.pdf\"\u003efree discussion guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I could not put this book down! Butler brings creative imagination and spiritual depth together in a way that keeps children engaged and curious. The larger-than-life storyline of The Dragon and the Stone is worth daydreaming about at your desk and discussing with your family around the table. Be prepared for your kids to initiate creative projects after reading!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Gloria Furman, author, Labor with Hope and A Tale of Two Kings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“In The Dragon and the Stone, Kathryn Butler has created a place of belonging for the uniquely creative among us—the girl who finds herself lost in daydreams or the boy who wishes his imaginary creations were real. But it's not a realm for them alone; it's a world that calls us all to realize the gifts of creativity we've been given and to employ them in serving God and others. Read it with a child, read it by yourself—just read it.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Catherine Parks, author, Empowered and Strong\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathryn Butler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47257481904321,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4388\/2945\/files\/fdb59b2f41715ea126afdfad7735d34d3058baad_c2c44373-ee4d-4197-908f-5f11d9fa6b18.png?v=1696645541"},{"product_id":"lost-in-the-caverns","title":"Lost in the Caverns: The Dream Keeper Saga Book 3","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dream Keeper Saga, an Adventure Series for Middle-Grade Readers, Continues with Book 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwelve-year-old dream keeper Lily McKinley is grieving the death of Prince Pax when, in an instant, he appears by his tomb with a message for her: “Whomever you meet, tell them about what you have seen and heard in this valley. 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With each book he becomes more compelling, and with him, the whole saga. Some series begin with their best tale, then try to muster up sequels. The Dream Keeper Saga gets better with each book. Kathryn Butler wins our trust with her characters, engaging turns, and deeply Christian themes. I’m excited to add the Dream Keeper Saga to our family canon.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—David Mathis, Senior Teacher and Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Habits of Grace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“When was the last time you got lost in a good story? The last time you felt yourself throw off the day’s troubles and sink into a tale for the ages? The wait is over. Kathryn Butler’s beautiful book Lost in the Caverns will draw you in and hold you close. The best news is that it will point your young reader to the greatest story ever told, the redemption story. Prepare to be captivated!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Erin Davis, author; podcaster; mother of four\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathryn Butler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47609477103809,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4388\/2945\/files\/DreamKeeper3.png?v=1705997236"},{"product_id":"the-quest-for-the-guardians","title":"The Quest for the Guardians: The Dream Keeper Saga Book 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Book 4 of the Dream Keeper Saga, Lily Embarks on a Global Quest to Save the World from Its Nightmares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLily is excited to reunite with her family after her latest quest in the Somnium Realm, but when she reaches home, she discovers that evil nightmares have invaded the waking world. 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