Book details
Book of Time (Book of Time)
Description
Ten days ago, Sam Faulkner's dad disappeared. Ten minutes ago, Sam discovered a hidden room. Five minutes ago, he picked up a book showing Dracula's castle. Two minutes ago, he found a way to travel through time. Now, the adventure begins. Scholastic introduces the next name in YA adventure: Guillaume Prevost, whose Book of Time trilogy is one part DA VINCI CODE, one part DRACULA, one part THE TIME-TRAVELER'S WIFE, and all thrilling. A statue, a coin, and an old book look as dusty as everything else in the Faulkner Antiquarian Bookstore, where 14-year-old Sam Faulkner seeks his father, who's been missing for days. But when Sam slips the coin into the statue, he's swept back in time -- to Scotland in 800 A.D. -- where he must find both the statue and another coin in order to return to the present. It's the first step in an adventure that will take him to ancient Egypt, World War I, even Dracula's castle -- and a mystery that will end only when Sam saves his father, or loses him in time.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Time-Travel Adventure: 'The Book of Time' offers a thrilling journey through different historical periods, providing an exciting and engaging reading experience for those who love adventure and history.
- Cultural and Historical Exploration: As the protagonist travels through time, readers get to explore various cultures and historical events, making it an educational read that broadens one's understanding of the past.
- Character Development: The story follows the growth and development of the main character, Sam Faulkner, as he faces challenges and matures throughout his quest, making it a great example of character-driven narrative.
- Mystery and Suspense: With a plot that revolves around solving the mystery of Sam's missing father and the secrets of the ancient book, readers are kept on the edge of their seats with suspense and plot twists.