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The Dream Coach

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The Dream Coach is a classic fantasy and folklore and fairy tales novel by Anne Parrish and Dillwyn Parrish. Key subjects include fairy tales.

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It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 2 h 11 min LibriVox audiobook.

About The Dream Coach

"The Dream Coach" by Anne Parrish and Dillwyn Parrish is a children's fantasy book written in the early 20th century. The story follows an enchanting Dream Coach that carries various children, including a little princess and a Norwegian boy, on magical dream journeys. The themes of dreams and imagination are central, and the narrative offers delightful adventures that encourage a sense of wonder among young readers. The opening of "The Dream Coach" introduces readers to the whimsical world where the Dream Coach operates. The tale begins with the Driver of the Dream Coach, who organizes and delivers a multitude of dreams to children around the world, ensuring that good children receive beautiful dreams while those who have misbehaved are punished with nightmares. When a sweet little princess is almost forgotten on her birthday, the Driver's diligent angels step in to create delightful dreams for her, highlighting the joy and magic of dreaming. The dreams that the princess receives reflect her desires and aspirations, seamlessly weaving a narrative of innocence and enchantment that sets the tone for the adventures to follow.
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Free audiobook

The Dream Coach — LibriVox recording, 2 h 11 min in 5 sections.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fairy tales
  • Dreams, Juvenile fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The Dream Coach?

The Dream Coach was written by Anne Parrish and Dillwyn Parrish.

What genre is The Dream Coach?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is The Dream Coach free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Dream Coach?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 11 min.

What books are similar to The Dream Coach?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows and Five Children and It.

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