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LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM Ranger in Time #3 by Kate Messner Scholastic Press, 2016 ISBN: 978-0-545-63921-7 Historical fiction/time travel Ages 8-10 Source: purchased All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Ranger is a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training. In this adventure, he goes to a Maryland plantation during the days of American slavery, where he meets a young girl named Sarah. When she learns that the owner has plans to sell her little brother, Jesse, to a plantation in the Deep South, it means they could be separated forever. Sarah takes their future into her own hands and decides there's only one way to run -- north. REVIEW Ranger is such an appealing hero, especially since he doesn't know he is one.  As a dog, all he knows is that when his time traveling first aid kit hums, its time to go help someone.  Messner has created an appealing historical fiction series that draws kids in with it's time t...

Tour Schedule TIME TRAPPED by Richard Ungar Putnam Juvenile, 2013 ISBN: 9780399254864 Middle Grade Speculative Fiction Grades 5-8 Review copy provided by publisher in return for honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK The high-octane sequel to Time Snatchers. Caleb thought he'd escaped Uncle's clutches and could have a normal life in 1968, but no such luck. After being forcibly returned to Timeless Treasures and his old job of stealing valuable objects from the past, he learns that things have gotten even more sinister. Training the new kidnapped recruits doesn't seem very important to Frank, Uncle's evil lackey, even though a few of these kids have amazing thieving skills and genius for new technology. But then Caleb figures out it's because Frank doesn't plan on keeping them around very long - or keeping them alive. Stakes are high for all of the time snatchers. If only Caleb can convince the new ones ...

TEXTING THROUGH TIME: JOHN TAYLOR AND THE MYSTERY PUZZLE by Christy Monson Bonneville Books, 2012 ISBN13: 9781462110841 LDS Middle Grade Fiction Grades 3-6 E-book provided by publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Micah and Alicia are excited to meet John Taylor as a child in England. But when their phone won't let them return to their own time, the'll follow the prophet around the world, learning some important lessons along the way. Humorous, entertaining, and informative, this book is a wonderful introduction to church history that's bound to be a family favorite! ABOUT THE AUTHOR (from author's website ) My grandmother lived with us when I was young. She loved to read me stories. I would curl up in her lap or sit on the bed next to her and listen to the tales spin out before me. We cried together over Lassie Come Home and loved Madeline and her adventures. That was a magical time for me in my life. W...