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Description
Seventh-grader Martin Conway believes that his life is monotonous and dull until the night the antique radio he uses as a night-light transports him to the bombing of London in 1940.
Quick Summary
A seventh-grader's ordinary life turns extraordinary when his bedroom antique radio becomes a time machine, whisking him straight into the terrifying and thrilling bombing raids of World War II London. Readers will instantly connect with Martin's relatable longing for excitement before discovering that living through history's most dramatic moments is far messier and more dangerous than any video game. If your kid loves the time-traveling mischief of Magic Tree House or the historical thrills of Number the Stars, they'll be hooked on Martin's dangerous jumps between 1940 and today. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy action-packed stories with real history, this 4.0 AR level book delivers big adventures in under 700 pages.