Thalia Kids' Book Club: Pam Muñoz Ryan’s The Dreamer
Magical realism meets adolescent rebellion
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Quick Facts
| Author | Pam Muñoz Ryan |
| Narrator | Rita Wolf |
| Runtime | 1h05m |
| Published | March 4, 2011 |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 (5,093 ratings) |
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
Pam Muñoz Ryan’s *The Dreamer* isn’t just a book about Pablo Neruda—it’s a love letter to quiet defiance and the power of words to reshape a life. Told through a child’s eyes, this fictionalized biography follows young Neftalí Reyes, a timid boy with a stutter and a head full of storms and birds. His strict father demands he conform, but Neftalí’s heart drifts toward poetry, the natural world, and the subversive magic of imagination. Ryan weaves historical detail with lyrical prose, creating a story that feels both timeless and urgently personal. The audiobook adaptation amplifies this magic, turning Neftalí’s inner world into a sensory experience where the crackle of waves and the whisper of wind feel as vivid as the pages themselves.
Why Listen to Thalia Kids' Book Club: Pam Muñoz Ryan’s The Dreamer?
- Expert narration by Rita Wolf brings every character and scene to life across 1h05m of immersive audio.
- Highly rated at 4.5 stars by 5,093 listeners.
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