The Dreamstone (novel)

The Dreamstone is a children's fantasy novel written by British author C.S. Lewis. It was originally published in 1945 as The Little Ones, under the pseudonym Clive Hamilton. It was later revised and republished in 1950 as The Dreamstone under Lewis's own name.

The story centers around a group of children who discover a magical portal to a world called "The Dream World." In this Dream World, children's dreams become reality, both good and bad. The children must learn to control their dreams and use the Dreamstone, a powerful artifact, to prevent nightmares from escaping into the real world and to combat the growing darkness that threatens to consume the Dream World.

Key themes in the novel include the power of imagination, the importance of controlling one's thoughts and desires, and the battle between good and evil. The book is notable for its exploration of the subconscious mind and its depiction of a vividly imagined dreamscape.