The Time Travelers is the first book in the Gideon Trilogy written by Linda Buckley-Archer. Several weeks ago, I picked it up at the library while browsing the used book sale and decided I would put it on my "to read" list. Well, I finally got around to checking it out from the library.
Set in present day London, the story follows the story of Peter Schock and Kate Dyer as they find themselves hurled back in time to the year 1763 as a result of an accident with an antigravity machine. Upon waking from the accident, Peter comes face-to-face with the villainous Tar Man who steals the machine and leaves the children to fend for themselves. Lost, alone, and confused Peter and Kate are befriended by a man named Gideon who witnessed the children's arrival and has vowed to help them return to their own time.
Along the way they meet footpads, highway men, the King of England and many other memorable characters that make this a fun story to read. It lacks a bit of the nail-biting qualities that made Harry Potter so compelling but overall a good solid story comes through. The characters are well-developed and the environment is thoroughly created. This book delivers on exactly what it promises to be, an adventure story for kids.
If you're looking for a fast-paced page turner that offers many twists and turns, then this book probably isn't for you. Personally, I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series, The Time Thief, to see how their adventure continues.
Along the way they meet footpads, highway men, the King of England and many other memorable characters that make this a fun story to read. It lacks a bit of the nail-biting qualities that made Harry Potter so compelling but overall a good solid story comes through. The characters are well-developed and the environment is thoroughly created. This book delivers on exactly what it promises to be, an adventure story for kids.
If you're looking for a fast-paced page turner that offers many twists and turns, then this book probably isn't for you. Personally, I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series, The Time Thief, to see how their adventure continues.
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