An engaging historical fiction classroom read aloud! No-prep teaching resources for students available at www.kellykolobooks.com

Merida is a bright young lady who doesn't step outside the lines of expectation and she certainly doesn't want to attract attention. When the school leaders decide to start forcing students to wear uniforms, Merida's best friend, Ellie, tries to protest and let the leaders know that she's upset. When Ellie becomes angry with Merida for not joining in on the protest, Merida needs some perspective on what to do when you don't have a say in matters that are important to you.

Margaret Macfarlane, AKA Maggie, is a spunky, bold, kind-hearted woman from Scotland, who also happens to be a suffragette trying to help women gain voting rights - in the early 1900s. And she's been sent to prison more than once for her military-style tactics. Merida finds herself dreaming that she is Maggie's 'partner-in-crime, ' except it feels more like reality than a dreamworld. As far as Merida knew, people weren't supposed to get 'hurt' in dreams - especially if the dreams took her back in time over 100 years ago. Whether real or dream, Merida finds herself immersed in a fight for more than just voting rights or uniform policies. She learns how to speak up when it matters, finds her ability to lead, and discovers her real-life connections to the past.

"I've really loved reading Dreaming Through History: Merida in Scotland! Honestly, this narrative just came together so well, with everything from themes to dialogue wrapping up a concise plot that had me Googling purely for my own interest and leaves me with the desire to learn more about Scotland!"

"Merida is simply a delight. Light enough to captivate a young audience, but with enough depth to keep me thinking about the story, even days after having first read it. I love the way you depict Merida - her coming-of-age arc feels earned, and I would genuinely love to see more within this same world! I know you mentioned that this was your first novel within this genre - I think you nail middle-grade thematic staples, and I know this book would have been a huge hit with me when I was younger!"

"DREAMING THROUGH HISTORY was a sweet, educational read that reminded me so much of the Magic Tree House Series but with the dreaming mechanics of Stravaganza. Merida's character arc was powerful and inspiring, and I loved reading about how she learned to stand up for not only herself, but others who didn't think they had a voice. It's a much needed story for young readers, especially those who think history surely can't apply to them."