Dream Big

By Shannon Hale

Keep dreaming with the next book in the Dream On series, a graphic novel by Shannon Hale, the beloved and bestselling author of the Real Friends graphic novel series, with over 2 million copies

A movie is being filmed right in Cassie's neighborhood Is this her chance to be a star? Dreams come true when she and her best friend Vali get hired as extras. Plus, she'll get paid, which will help her parents with their money troubles. But when Vali drops out of the movie, Cassie is stuck with the mean kid actors. Even worse, it turns out she's in a horror movie, and the monster in it scares her. Will she get called a "baby" or "scaredy-cat"? Can Cassie make it through the movie without her fears driving her away?

Join Cassie as she finds the courage to face her fears and dream big

With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes, Dream Big is a joyful story filled with imagination, fun dreams, and wonder. This book is perfect for readers who want to enjoy a gentle and accessible friendship story, as well as anyone looking for SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250843103
• ISBN13: 9781250843104
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7