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While sinister Lord Luxon makes himself at home in twenty-first-century Manhattan, Peter and Kate, aided by Gideon, pursue the Tar Man through the streets of eighteenth-century London, when history is at its tipping point. Book #3
Quick Summary
If you've ever dreamed of hopping from a slick Manhattan skyscraper straight into a bustling eighteenth-century London, The Time Quake makes that fantasy feel real. Middle-grade readers who love a mix of snarky humor, fast-paced chase scenes, and a dash of historical intrigue will zip through the story, while the banter between Peter, Kate, and their new sidekick Gideon keeps even the most reluctant readers smiling. Parents will appreciate that the spooky moments involving the scheming Lord Luxon are tempered by plenty of laugh-out-loud jokes and a strong thread of friendship, so it's exciting without crossing into truly scary territory. In this third adventure the trio races through cramped alleyways, outwits the slippery Tar Man, and wrestles with the idea that a single decision could change the course of history all while trying to get back to their own time. Fans of the humor-filled time-travel escapes in the Magic Tree House series will notice a similar pulse, but this book's longer chapters and richer detail make it a better fit for older kids who want a bit more depth. All in all, The Time Quake is a satisfying, laugh-filled adventure that works as a standalone romp or as the next step in the series.