The Colour of Darkness — Ruth Hatfield

Danny O'Neill hasn't had a good night's sleep in the year since he discovered the book of storms. Exhausted, he wishes only to escape the shadowy figure of Sammael who controls his dreams and nightmares. Cath Carrera, from the other side of town, dreams of escaping her family. When she meets Barshin, a talking hare who offers protection from her dad's violent rage, she doesn't think twice about accepting. But she didn't expect to find a place like Chromos: a vibrant, addictive dreamland built from her imagination. In return, Barshin wants Cath to deliver a message to Danny: the three of them must rescue his cousin Tom from Sammael before it is too late. But even with the help of talking plants and creatures, and a friendly stag, the journey to Chromos is a dangerous, near-impossible mission, and Danny and Cath will have to muster every scrap of bravery and ingenuity to succeed.