The Book of Time

The Book of Time, by Guillame Prevost

For children looking for adventure, history, time travel "The Book of Time" is the first in a planned trilogy about 14 year old Sam who is living with his grandparents since his eccentric dad disappeared. Sam searches his father's antique bookstores for clues and stumbles upon an ancient statue that hurtles him back to the time of the Vikings. From there, Sam continues his search and finds statues and ancient coins that transport him to ancient Egypt, World War I France, the Middle Ages, all the while he tries to solve the mystery of these time traveling devices and just where in time his father is trapped. Clues lead Sam to believe his dad could be a prisoner of Vlad the Impaler. A fast moving story for those who are searching for adventure, history, and mystery. Good for grades 4-8th.
-Deirdre