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After returning from Victorian London, FBI agent Chevie Savano discovers that modern-day Europe has fallen under the control of a ruthless fascist movement called the Boxites. With the time machine's inventor killed and secret service police on her trail, she flees into the past, where she teams up with Riley and other unlikely allies to stop Colonel Box's plans for world domination. This fast-paced sequel continues the time-travel adventure begun in the first book.
Quick Summary
Imagine a mash-up of a high-stakes FBI operation, a cheeky teenage sidekick, and a trip back to Victorian London, all wrapped in Eoin Colfer's signature sarcasm That's the vibe of The Hangman's Revolution. Riley, a street-smart kid, teams up with no-nonsense agent Chevie Savano to stop the villainous Colonel Box from reshaping history, and the story moves at a breakneck pace, jumping between past and present while throwing in clever gadgets and slapstick moments that keep even reluctant readers turning pages. The humor is offset by some pretty intense scenes gunfights, harsh language, and the occasional racial slur so parents might want to check in if their child is sensitive to that kind of material. It's a great pick for kids who love fast-paced, time-travel action with a witty voice, and it works well for readers who devoured the "W.A.R.P." series starter or anyone who likes the mix of history and sci-fi found in "The Infinity Ring." This is the second book, so you might want to start with the first to get the full backstory.