This book was a good exploration on friendship and lonlieness. It dealt with a girl who was feeling a little bit lost in her big family and how the idea that she might be the winner of a contest sparked her imagination. Cassie is in her last year of elementary school and she's having some friend problems. Her best friend doesn't seem to be as interested in her as she used to be, and Cassie thinks it is because another girl is spending time with her. Cassie isn't jealous but her friend's new friend doesn't seem to want her involved at all.

Cassie thinks her prize winnings in this contest will help bring both her friends and family back to her. But in the end she must deal with her problems by talking about them and trusting both her friends and family to watch out for her. This was a good graphic novel for young people and I continue to like Shannon Hale's work. Five stars.

A beautiful tale of what it means to be sensitive and deal with friends and family problems and growing up.

Cassie’s joy, big feelings, and inner world are so beautifully captured here. I’ve never seen the emotional rollercoaster of that in-between age—where you're not quite a little kid but not quite a tween either—shown with such honesty. I saw so much of myself in Cassie: trying to find your place, wondering who you’re becoming, and hoping one magical moment might fix everything.

What really stood out was the way the illustrations showed not just what Cassie said but what she thought. That self-talk? So real. And the way it shows that some of those thoughts aren’t always helpful? Brilliant. It opens the door to such important conversations about emotions and how we speak to ourselves.

Perfect for readers who feel deeply, are figuring out friendships, or just need to feel seen. Dream On is gentle, joyful, and full of heart.