{"id":10776329617718,"title":"Dream Sisters | A Coming of Age - Time Travel Story | Justine Pickering","handle":"dream-sisters-time-travel-story-justine-pickering","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDream Sisters – A Heartwarming Coming of Age Time-Travel Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Justine Pickering \u003cem\u003e(Author)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 New Zealand, Anita is a teenager yearning for the happier life of her childhood. In 1829, an unforeseeable accident damaged Nita's lightship, leaving her stranded in the past. The girls have never met, but they share a connection that will bridge their minds across time. Dream Sisters is a time-slip, time-travelling story about the importance of family and friends, celebrating what can be created in life when the limits we put on ourselves are cast aside. Justine wrote early versions of this story back in the 1990s, and it evolved over decades — with characters like Jason the cat and Marama arriving unbidden and refusing to leave — before finally coming together during lockdown in 2020, when Anita, Nita, and Rangimaire's story was finally ready to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA time-slip story woven between 2019 and 1829 New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet among real Whanganui locations — Moutoa Island, Aberfeldy School, and the Citadel Café in Castlecliff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of family, friendship, grief, courage, and believing in yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience woven throughout, drawn from real research and grounded in genuine scientific detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers of all ages who enjoy time-travel and coming-of-age fiction, fans of New Zealand-set stories, and young people (or anyone) curious about science, self-belief, and what's possible when you stop limiting your own dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDream Sisters is Justine Pickering's first book — proof, she says, that it's never too late to start being an author. 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In 1829, an unforeseeable accident damaged Nita's lightship, leaving her stranded in the past. The girls have never met, but they share a connection that will bridge their minds across time. Dream Sisters is a time-slip, time-travelling story about the importance of family and friends, celebrating what can be created in life when the limits we put on ourselves are cast aside. Justine wrote early versions of this story back in the 1990s, and it evolved over decades — with characters like Jason the cat and Marama arriving unbidden and refusing to leave — before finally coming together during lockdown in 2020, when Anita, Nita, and Rangimaire's story was finally ready to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes \u0026amp; Setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA time-slip story woven between 2019 and 1829 New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet among real Whanganui locations — Moutoa Island, Aberfeldy School, and the Citadel Café in Castlecliff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of family, friendship, grief, courage, and believing in yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience woven throughout, drawn from real research and grounded in genuine scientific detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers of all ages who enjoy time-travel and coming-of-age fiction, fans of New Zealand-set stories, and young people (or anyone) curious about science, self-belief, and what's possible when you stop limiting your own dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDream Sisters is Justine Pickering's first book — proof, she says, that it's never too late to start being an author. Born in 1950, Justine began writing this story in the late 1990s, working on it in fits and starts over the following decades before finally completing it during the 2020 lockdown. She hopes Dream Sisters might inspire young people to consider studying science, to believe in themselves, and to know they can dream and work towards those dreams. Justine lives in Marton, New Zealand, near Whanganui — home to the real Citadel Café at Castlecliff Beach that features in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-published by Justine Pickering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information provided at inspiremeonline.co.nz, including AI-assisted product descriptions, is for educational and informational purposes only. Metaphysical properties reflect traditional folklore and widely-shared belief rather than scientific or medical claims and are complementary practices and not a replacement for medical treatment or professional care. Always consult a qualified health professional for medical concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e"}