Major characters
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A New Kind of Dreaming scene guide
Police Welcome
Jamie arrives at Port Barren and meets Sergeant Butcher, whose threatening behaviour quickly turns the town’s welcome into a warning. Butcher tells a disturbing story about another troubled boy who vanished, leaving Jamie frightened and unsure whom he can trust.
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Key themes
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Why it matters
What is Butcher really warning Jamie about?
Important quotations
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