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Marin and her neighbor Charley hope that by preventing a disaster that occurred twenty years ago, they can save Charley's dad from a future of guilt and self-destructive behavior.
Quick Summary
Marin and Charley don't just witness history, they travel back twenty years to stop a tragedy that haunts Charley's dad, making every choice feel like it could change someone's entire future. The story balances heart-pounding time-travel twists with the emotional weight of two kids realizing they can actually fix something broken in their families. If your kid loves the mystery and emotional depth of Jason Reynolds's "Look Both Ways" or Natalie Lloyd's "The Snare," they'll be hooked on this. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy stories where young people have the power to rewrite destiny.