In "Dreamcatcher Codes" by Erin Bennett, a group of friends discovers a series of ancient codes hidden in their small town, tied to a long-forgotten indigenous legend. As they unravel the mystery, they realize the codes are more than just history—they unlock the power to influence dreams and alter reality. However, they soon find themselves in a race against time as dark forces seek to reclaim the codes for their own malevolent purposes. With friendship and courage at the forefront, they must decode the secrets and confront their own fears to protect their town and ultimately themselves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Author's Republic .

Barbara Johansen Newman was a puppeteer, puppet maker, and fiber sculptor before turning to illustration and textile design. Her artwork has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and advertising, and she has illustrated over twenty children's books,