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Description
The Other Side of the Wall follows siblings Tess and Max as they discover a hidden portal that sends them to London during the Christmas season. In the third book of the series, they wander through historic streets, take in period-specific customs, and get caught up in a mystery involving an old Victorian mansion. Their adventure forces them to solve time-linked clues while learning about the era they are visiting. The story mixes historical adventure with a light mystery for middle-grade readers.
Quick Summary
In "The Other Side of the Wall," siblings Tess and Max tumble through a mysterious clock in London and land in a Victorian Christmas celebration that feels both historic and wonderfully strange. Young readers will delight in hunting for hidden clues, outwitting mischievous time spirits, and solving a puzzle that swaps their smartphones for candlelit carriages and snowy rooftops. If your kid loves the clever puzzles of "The Mysterious Benedict Society" mixed with a cozy holiday backdrop, they will be thrilled by this sequel. The book is ideal for children ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy lighthearted mysteries with a dash of history.