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Description
When Meg falls asleep holding an old doll named Jessie, she wakes up in another time. What starts as an exciting adventure through the past soon turns into a nightmare as Meg realizes she may be trapped in the past forever. This middle-grade novel blends historical fiction with suspense.
Quick Summary
Imagine a creepy doll that actually makes the cat hiss and run from the room, and you'll get a taste of the mystery that pulls Meg into another time when she falls asleep holding it. The story starts out almost cozy grandma's house, a strange doll, a cat's odd reaction but it quickly turns into a time-slip adventure where Meg can't tell if she's dreaming or really stuck in the past, and the tension builds just enough to keep you on edge without becoming a full-on horror tale. It's the kind of fast-paced, slightly spooky mystery that keeps you flipping pages because you want to know whether she'll ever make it back home, and the ending leaves just enough unanswered questions to make you think about it long after you finish. If you've ever enjoyed the creepy-but-fun vibe of Goosebumps or the clever time-slip puzzles in books like *The Secret of the Old Clock*, this one will feel right up your alley. Kids who love a dash of supernatural mystery, a hint of danger, and a heroine who has to figure out how to get back to the present will likely finish it in a couple of sittings, and parents will appreciate that the scares stay age-appropriate while still delivering a satisfying, slightly eerie adventure.