DREAM DEFENDERS #1: ERIKA AND THE ANGERMARE by Tom Percival
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Author & Illustrator: Tom Percival
Action-packed, imaginative, and emotionally smart, ERIKA AND THE ANGERMARE launches the Dream Defenders series with a thrilling adventure that helps children understand - and face - big feelings like anger.
Erika Delgado gets angry sometimes. Her little brother pushes her buttons. Her parents seem too busy. And one night, when she falls asleep feeling upset, everything spirals into something much scarier.
Erika finds herself trapped inside a bad dream, being chased by a terrifying creature known as an Angermare - a monster fuelled by frustration and fury. With no way home, it looks like she might be stuck forever… until she meets the Dream Defenders, a top-secret organisation that protects children from their worries while they sleep. As Erika faces the Angermare, she begins to learn something important: understanding her anger - and standing up to it - might be the key to defeating it.
Written and illustrated by Tom Percival, this story blends fast-paced fantasy with emotional literacy, giving readers tools to recognise and manage difficult feelings. An exciting adventure that tackles anger and emotions head-on, with a relatable main character navigating real-life frustrations, that supports emotional awareness and resilience.
Ideal for confident readers and those beginning to explore chapter books, Dream Defenders: Erika and the Angermare proves that feelings aren’t something to fear - and that even the scariest emotions can be faced with courage and understanding.
About the ‘Dream Defenders’ series: Each story follows Erika and her fellow Dream Defenders as they leap into incredible dream worlds to help children face their emotions - whether it’s anger, worry, or fear - and discover their inner strength. Perfect for readers aged 6–9, these fast-paced, illustrated chapter books combine fantasy, friendship, and emotional wellbeing in unforgettable adventures:
- Book 1: Erika and the Angermare
- Book 2: Chanda and the Devious Doubt
- Book 3: Silas and the Marvellous Misfits
- Book 4: Danny and the Slippery Stress