The Children Who Forgot to Dream

By: Gautam, Raj Kumar

BOOK SUMMARY: The Children Who Forgot to Dream by Raj Kumar Gautam

Genre: Dystopian Fantasy / Magical Realism
Themes: Memory, Rebellion, the Power of Imagination
Perfect for fans of: The Giver, The Book Thief, and Pan's Labyrinth

A World Without Dreams
In a totalitarian society where emotions are regulated and dreams are forbidden, Aarav, a 14-year-old orphan, has known only the cold order of the Neural Compliance System. The state controls everything-even sleep, erasing all dreams to maintain perfect obedience.

But when Aarav begins experiencing vivid, impossible dreams of a girl named Maya and a world bursting with color, he realizes something is deeply wrong. Or perhaps... deeply right.

The Spark of Rebellion
- The Discovery: Aarav's dreams reveal fragments of a forgotten past-a time when children laughed freely, art existed, and stories were told.
- The Whispering Wall: He discovers a hidden resistance, the Forgotten Ones, who believe dreams are the key to breaking the System's control.
- The Betrayal: When his closest ally Kian turns him in, Aarav must flee into the city's ruins, pursued by the ruthless Dreambreakers.

The Battle for Memory
- The Archive of Impossibilities: A hidden trove of banned memories-books, music, and Maya's final message-holds the secret to awakening the world.
- The Choice: To broadcast these dreams means risking his life. To stay silent means surrendering to a future without hope.
- The Awakening: As the city's children begin to remember, the System's walls crack-both literally and metaphorically.

Why Readers Will Love It:
- A Hero to Root For: Aarav's journey from a numb orphan to the leader of a dream rebellion is heartbreaking and inspiring.
- A Dystopia with Soul: Unlike typical grimdark futures, this world bleeds beauty-where cracks in concrete sprout flowers and nightmares transform into hope.
- The Power of Stories: A love letter to folklore, art, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Final Line (From the Book):
"The first new dream began with a whisper. The last tyranny ended with a song."

Perfect for:
- Readers who crave dystopias with emotional depth
- Fans of lyrical, atmospheric storytelling
- Anyone who believes stories can change the world

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FB3NF3K5
• ISBN13: 9798285538295
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"