Rairarubia by W. Royce Adams

An epic YA adventure that blurs the boundary of reality and imagination, Rairarubia by W. Royce Adams is an inspiring tale of survival, self-confidence, and the power of friendship. Molly and her father begin co-creating a story about the lavish kingdom of Rairarubia and two unlikely heroes – Romey and Sam. Under the influence of a nasty flu bug, Molly embarks on a storytelling journey with this pair of fictional adventurers, but when artifacts from Rairarubia start appearing in the real world, she discovers that her dreams may be a gateway to an impossible realm. Elevated by a consistently charming narrative voice, the empowering plot presents the idea that our minds are powerful vehicles for both escape and knowledge, which provides a subtle but vital message about the priceless nature of creativity, resulting in a richly told and original work of YA fantasy.