What do you think?
Rate this book
Dream a Little Dream
An ambitious family learns that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Joan Jonker leaves behind Liverpool's terraces for a wealthy family home in Dream a Little Dream - a charming saga of new beginnings and old ties. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp.
Edie Dennison was a sweet young girl when she first met her husband Robert living in the same street of two-up two-down houses in Seaforth. Now, thanks to the success of Robert's business, they've gone up in the world. When Robert realises that his wife has forgotten her roots, and is encouraging their children to have ideas above their station, he decides to take his two youngest children, Nigel and Abbie, back to Seaforth, to meet their old friends and the grandparents they never knew they had. Soon they discover a whole new world of happiness is waiting for them...
What readers are saying about Dream a Little Dream :
'The observation of social niceties is absolutely spot-on, with all the humour and warmth coming from a clash between class pretension and the realities of life. Bob and Edie are brilliantly drawn, and this one will acquire new readers for the talented Jonker'
'Once again another superb saga by the best author in the world ! I have read all Joan's books ...This book is the best yet !'
Joan Jonker leaves behind Liverpool's terraces for a wealthy family home in Dream a Little Dream - a charming saga of new beginnings and old ties. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp.
Edie Dennison was a sweet young girl when she first met her husband Robert living in the same street of two-up two-down houses in Seaforth. Now, thanks to the success of Robert's business, they've gone up in the world. When Robert realises that his wife has forgotten her roots, and is encouraging their children to have ideas above their station, he decides to take his two youngest children, Nigel and Abbie, back to Seaforth, to meet their old friends and the grandparents they never knew they had. Soon they discover a whole new world of happiness is waiting for them...
What readers are saying about Dream a Little Dream :
'The observation of social niceties is absolutely spot-on, with all the humour and warmth coming from a clash between class pretension and the realities of life. Bob and Edie are brilliantly drawn, and this one will acquire new readers for the talented Jonker'
'Once again another superb saga by the best author in the world ! I have read all Joan's books ...This book is the best yet !'
516 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2000
32 people are currently reading
98 people want to read
About the author
Joan Jonker
47 books38 followersJoan Jonker was born and bred in Liverpool. She founded the charity-run organisation Victims of Violence and she lives in Southport. She has two sons and two grandsons.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
October 21, 2022
Awww wonderful
As usual with Joan's books, she took us on a complete journey of emotions. Anger, laughter, sadness happiness the whole shooting match. But what a wonderful story to take us away from all the madness in the world right now x
As usual with Joan's books, she took us on a complete journey of emotions. Anger, laughter, sadness happiness the whole shooting match. But what a wonderful story to take us away from all the madness in the world right now x
December 13, 2025
Amazing. Such a talented lady.
Joan's books transport you to a different place and time. It's like you're actually there in a 2 up 2 down house, gas lights, coal fire, and toilet down the yard. So good can't put it down.
Joan's books transport you to a different place and time. It's like you're actually there in a 2 up 2 down house, gas lights, coal fire, and toilet down the yard. So good can't put it down.
October 23, 2019
👍❤
I loved this book so heart warming and funny, the right amount of drama too. Joan Jonker is one of my favourite Authors xx
I loved this book so heart warming and funny, the right amount of drama too. Joan Jonker is one of my favourite Authors xx
December 5, 2019
A good heartwarming read
A lovely story, with great characters that you feel are your friends. Well written, funny and heartwarming. Didn't want the story to end.
A lovely story, with great characters that you feel are your friends. Well written, funny and heartwarming. Didn't want the story to end.
February 23, 2024
Amazing read
I love this book and have read it a dozen time and will keep doing so.. it never gets old
I love this book and have read it a dozen time and will keep doing so.. it never gets old
September 7, 2019
Absolutely brilliant hard to put down
September 17, 2010
This is the first book by this author that I have read and it was an ok read. Her books are classed as sagas which I love. They are mainly based in Liverpool.
Back Cover Blurb:
Bob Dennison and Edie Brady grew up in the same street of two-up two-down houses. Once they were married, Bob worked hard to make a go of his removal buiness and soon his family were moving up in the world.
But too late he realises his wife and eldest daughter have lost touch with their roots. Edie has changed her name to Edwina and insists that Bob is called Robert. At least Robert's life is enriched by his two youngest children. Together, they seek sanctuary in the kitchen, where their down-to-earth housekeeper and their hilarious cleaner provide the warmth and laughter that are missing from their lives. It is here that they dare to dream a little dream that happiness is waiting just around the corner.
Back Cover Blurb:
Bob Dennison and Edie Brady grew up in the same street of two-up two-down houses. Once they were married, Bob worked hard to make a go of his removal buiness and soon his family were moving up in the world.
But too late he realises his wife and eldest daughter have lost touch with their roots. Edie has changed her name to Edwina and insists that Bob is called Robert. At least Robert's life is enriched by his two youngest children. Together, they seek sanctuary in the kitchen, where their down-to-earth housekeeper and their hilarious cleaner provide the warmth and laughter that are missing from their lives. It is here that they dare to dream a little dream that happiness is waiting just around the corner.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews