From the publisher:
Fourteen-year-old Connor’s smart mouth gets her in and—luckily—out of trouble on her prep school’s debate team and in the classroom. On a field trip to the U.K., when she is suddenly catapulted into the year 1272, she finds her royal new friends’ lives are threatened by a conspiracy fueled by greed. When William and Maud learn that their father has been murdered on the Crusade, they beg her to help them find who is plotting against them. William must confront his enemy in battle, but what does Connor discover about herself and her ability to use words well when she tries to save her new friends—and herself?
Connor is a believable, smart mouth kid. She's a debater and she's good at it, well, because she knows how to use her words. That's very clear from the first page. Beyond that first page, the author wastes no time in upping the action and tension. By the end of chapter one, Connor is back in time and having to use her "smart mouth" to keep her out of trouble. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not, but in the end it will serve her well. All of this is wrapped up in a mystery that keeps you guessing from page turn to page turn. Who is determined to kill William and Maud? So many possibilities and Connor soon finds herself wanting to help her two new friends just as much as she wants to get back to her own time. I'd recommend this one to upper middle grade fans of historical fiction you know will enjoy a great mash up historical fiction, mystery and time slip fantasy with a good dose of coming of age. Worth a check out, for sure.
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Deb!
Thanks for sharing this Deb. I've just started seeing this around. I really like the cover.
ReplyDeleteYes! The cover is really well done. Also--the research that went into this shows. Felt like I was right back in time with Connor.
DeleteDeb, thank you for having my book on your great blog! Natalie, thanks for your very kind words! Aloha to you both!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Margo. A most enjoyable read it was!
DeleteWhat an interesting mash-up! Such a blend of fantastic things all in one.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara! I enjoyed reading your review of TRUE COLORS and will post a comment there!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing this on Michael's blog last week. That's nice that it's getting lots of exposure. I love time travel! And that's an unusual time period. Sounds great, Deb!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, thank you for remembering this on Michael's blog! Time travel is a kick, isn't it? Aloha!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great story. Does it have a cover picture, or is the black and white one it?
ReplyDeleteHi, Stina, Thanks for your compliment! Yes, there's a real cover and it was on the blog earlier. I'm sure Deb will fix it soon. If you're curious, you can hop over to my website at www.margosorenson.com, and you'll find it there. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteYou're right about the research, Deb. It's there in spades, but never too obtrusively.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michael -- and you, too, Deb! It was fun getting lost in the Middle Ages!
ReplyDeleteOh, I've seen this book around. I LOVE the cover. Much better than the one I thought it was originally. :D
ReplyDeleteStina, thank you so much -- I love the cover!
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