When Dreams Open Doors to the Past and Hearts to Wonder
In Nelson Paige and the Dream Catcher, Barbara J. Lamberti invites readers into a world where imagination and history meet. Nelson is just twelve years old, but through his dream catcher, he travels beyond his own time to walk alongside the Plains People—learning their traditions, their courage, and their way of life. The story feels like stepping into a living dream, where lessons from the past find their way into the heart of the present.
This is more than an adventure; it’s a story about identity, curiosity, and the beauty of cultures that shaped the world before ours. Lamberti’s storytelling gently reminds us that the past isn’t something to be studied—it’s something to be felt. Through Nelson’s eyes, young readers discover that courage can come from understanding and that dreams can be the bridge between who we are and who we can become.
The Educator Who Teaches Through Imagination
Barbara J. Lamberti is more than an author—she’s a teacher who writes with a heart for discovery. With degrees in curriculum and instruction, her stories blend knowledge with warmth, making history come alive for young readers. After the success of her first book, Nelson Paige and the Treasure Trove, she continues her mission to inspire young minds to explore the world, dream boldly, and honor the stories that came before them.
Nelson Paige and the Dream Catcher
Because every dream has the power to take us somewhere real.
