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Journeys: An Ice Age Adventure
While exploring the Baraboo Hills, 12 year-old Mark Jamison and his 10 year-old brother, Barry, make an incredible discovery. Unleashing forces that bridge two worlds, the boys travel 11,000 years into Wisconsin's Ice Age past. In a land of giants, they come to know mastodons and Paleo Indians. Together, they undertake a journey that will challenge their survival and forever impact their hearts.
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202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2012
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Tim Fox
5 books38 followersMy books are geared toward upper elementary and middle school but are enjoyed by a wide range of readers.
I live in Wisconsin and enjoy weightlifting, hiking, reading, and spending time with my family and my cat.
I offer interactive school visits where kids have fun re-enacting Ice Age creatures. We also cover the writing and publishing process.
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May 1, 2017
I loved "Journeys!" I felt like I really traveled back in time with Mark and Barry - experiencing life in the Ice Age. While teaching 4th grade I used this book as our daily read-aloud. The kids would groan when I would stop for the day, always wanting me to read more. One year, my partner teacher and I took our students on a field trip and visited Natural Bridge State Park (40 minutes from our school) and re-read parts of the story to our students. The students were thrilled to be able to be in the exact spot where Mark and Barry are transported back in time. I even asked my husband to read the book as he loves Wisconsin history. He said the same thing - he felt like he was right there with Mark and Barry in Ice Age Wisconsin. Please - find this book and read it!
September 27, 2023
"There are wonders to be discovered for those who are open to them." This is a line from Journeys: An Ice Age Adventure and there's so much to discover in this book. This is a dual time line adventure that has a very engaging storyline and characters that are so easy to connect with.
The author, Tim Fox, has written a book that is a fun way for young people (and older) to learn about historic events, paleontology, archeology, geology, and the Ice Age with relatable characters that bring it all to reality. The characters are so enthusiastic and their excitement was contagious. I love how Mr. Fox brought the mastadons, "hairy elephants", to life and the connection to the "Two-Legs" was touching and they had a bond that wasn't a language but an emotional understanding.
I laughed...."What could be funnier to ten and twelve year-old boys than mastodon farts?"
I cried...."As it was with his mom, gratitude would forever rest in the portion of his heart filled by the Ice Age elephant, gratitude for their time together."
And I had an unforgettable adventure!
This book would make an excellent read-along in a classroom....It's captivating and entertaining. Hard to put down. I want to thank Mr. Fox for the honor of reading this book. All opinions and thoughts in this review are my heartfelt own.
The author, Tim Fox, has written a book that is a fun way for young people (and older) to learn about historic events, paleontology, archeology, geology, and the Ice Age with relatable characters that bring it all to reality. The characters are so enthusiastic and their excitement was contagious. I love how Mr. Fox brought the mastadons, "hairy elephants", to life and the connection to the "Two-Legs" was touching and they had a bond that wasn't a language but an emotional understanding.
I laughed...."What could be funnier to ten and twelve year-old boys than mastodon farts?"
I cried...."As it was with his mom, gratitude would forever rest in the portion of his heart filled by the Ice Age elephant, gratitude for their time together."
And I had an unforgettable adventure!
This book would make an excellent read-along in a classroom....It's captivating and entertaining. Hard to put down. I want to thank Mr. Fox for the honor of reading this book. All opinions and thoughts in this review are my heartfelt own.
June 10, 2023
Brothers Matt and Barry have had a rough few years - a mother who has passed away, a father injured overseas, and an uncle who hasn’t been around. When the winds change and a camping trip with their uncle gets scheduled, the boys are over the moon! During a night walk, the boys stumble upon a discovery which changes their perspectives and their lives.
The book has an interesting premise - two brothers whose archaeological discovery brings them together in a new world. The book bounces between three points of view which made it very difficult for me to follow. One of the viewpoints is from a set of animals. Another is from a group of natives and the author uses both the language of the group and translation to help the reader understand. However, this made it harder for me to follow the plot of the story. My favorite storyline was reading how the boys grew to respect each other, and I wish there was more development of how their adventure together brought them closer. It was a hard book for me to dig through, but middle school boys who enjoy archeology may enjoy it.
The book has an interesting premise - two brothers whose archaeological discovery brings them together in a new world. The book bounces between three points of view which made it very difficult for me to follow. One of the viewpoints is from a set of animals. Another is from a group of natives and the author uses both the language of the group and translation to help the reader understand. However, this made it harder for me to follow the plot of the story. My favorite storyline was reading how the boys grew to respect each other, and I wish there was more development of how their adventure together brought them closer. It was a hard book for me to dig through, but middle school boys who enjoy archeology may enjoy it.
March 4, 2020
Book Review
Title: Journeys: An Ice Age Adventure
Author: Tim Fox
Genre: History
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: This was an enjoyable read about an area I know well. Tim Fox contacted me on Goodreads to read this book and it took me far too long to get to it. I loved Bear he had such a sweet personality and such passion and curiosity about nature. The bond between the brothers was so endearing. I struggled to follow Bay-Sa and the language but over all this was a good read. I enjoyed the characters and the love they had for each other.
Synopsis: While exploring the Baraboo Hills, 12 year-old Mark Jamison and his 10 year-old brother, Barry, make an incredible discovery. Unleashing forces that bridge two worlds, the boys travel 11,000 years into Wisconsin's Ice Age past. In a land of giants, they come to know mastodons and Paleo Indians. Together, they undertake a journey that will challenge their survival and forever impact their hearts.
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Title: Journeys: An Ice Age Adventure
Author: Tim Fox
Genre: History
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: This was an enjoyable read about an area I know well. Tim Fox contacted me on Goodreads to read this book and it took me far too long to get to it. I loved Bear he had such a sweet personality and such passion and curiosity about nature. The bond between the brothers was so endearing. I struggled to follow Bay-Sa and the language but over all this was a good read. I enjoyed the characters and the love they had for each other.
Synopsis: While exploring the Baraboo Hills, 12 year-old Mark Jamison and his 10 year-old brother, Barry, make an incredible discovery. Unleashing forces that bridge two worlds, the boys travel 11,000 years into Wisconsin's Ice Age past. In a land of giants, they come to know mastodons and Paleo Indians. Together, they undertake a journey that will challenge their survival and forever impact their hearts.
This book in 3 emojis:
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January 21, 2024
I met the author at a school book fair event and was very interested in getting the sets for my granddaughters who live near Natural Bridge State Park. I decided to read them before gifting the books and REALLY enjoyed them!! We are immediately transported back in time with the explorer brothers - something I would have loved doing at their age (heck, still would love it!) The books paint an amazing picture of a time before human imprints overwhelmed the landscape. My granddaughters (7,10) are loving the books too sparking imagination of an area that is right out their backdoor. I only wish there was another Journey to explore!!! I'm purchasing more sets now for other kids who will enjoy dreaming about the Ice Age.
September 30, 2023
Mark and Barry lost their mom due to cancer. She was in remission when Bill Jamison her husband was deported to Afghanistan and a roadside bomb put an end to his tour. He was left with a shredded leg and hip. The boys Uncle Steve hasn’t been around since the death of his sister. He blamed Bill for not being around with her. When Steve takes Mark and Barry on a camping trip the boys are so excited . While exploring the Baraboo Hills they make an incredible discovery. The boys traveled 11,000 years into Wisconsin’s Ice Age past. They learned about Mastodons and Paleo Indians. This book is about the journey of two lifetimes.
July 1, 2023
Loved the characters. Mark and Barry's adventure brings them closing together while trying to survive. The story bounces between 3 POVs that made it a little challenging for my 7 (almost 8) year old to follow. Would recommend this book for 13 and up!
Description:
Having just lost their mother Mark and Barry's go camping with their estranged uncle at a Wisconsin state park where they find themselves back in the ice age. They must fight to survive while teaming up with a couple of mastodons and an ice age boy. Will they make it back home? Read to find out.
Description:
Having just lost their mother Mark and Barry's go camping with their estranged uncle at a Wisconsin state park where they find themselves back in the ice age. They must fight to survive while teaming up with a couple of mastodons and an ice age boy. Will they make it back home? Read to find out.
August 11, 2023
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Ok, TBH I wasn't sure about this one at first. I ended up loving this book! It was a very uniquly written story combining the past and the present. The character build for both worlds was great. Lots of feeling went into the challenges the boys faced as well as their companions along the way.
If you like Jean Auel or William Gear's writing styles you would like this book. I would definitely recommend this to a teenage boy (12-18), especially one interested in archaeology or the Ice Age period of time.
December 12, 2023
I just finished Journeys; An Ice Age Adventure by Tim Fox. What a fantastic story! The character and world building were excellent. The story was well paced and exciting. The different points of view used gave me details on what each character was thinking and feeling. It all blended well as the story built to a climax. By the end I was turning pages as fast as I could. The book is written for 8th graders, but I enjoyed it immensely. I’ll give the book to my niece for her boys when they get a little older. I know they’ll love it, too. I highly recommend this book and this author.
March 24, 2024
An interesting story that took me a little bit to get into but after several chapters it had me hooked. I wanted to see what happened on the camping trip the 2 boys took with their Uncle. What happens will totally amaze you. They travel back in time thousands of years, and I don't want to give away any spoilers, so I suggest you must read this for yourself, then maybe hand it down to your teenagers to enjoy also. I gave it 5 stars.
January 28, 2019
Not being an avid reader it takes a good plot to draw me in and keep me reading. I read this book from cover to cover. I was drawn in by the history and continued through to see what was happening next. This book would be a great read alone for boy OR girl. I can see students being enthralled having their teacher read it aloud to them.
April 26, 2018
An unusually close bond between two brothers takes this story to a new level. Follow them as they explore the Baraboo Hills area during the Ice Age. The many facets of this book will keep you turning the pages to see what's going to happen next.
May 30, 2023
4☆☆☆☆
Wonderful characters. Travel back into time with brothers Mark & Barry to an ice age adventure in Wisconsin. Loved the natural history aspect of the story. This is a young adult book. Age group 12 to 14yrs.
A very good read.
Wonderful characters. Travel back into time with brothers Mark & Barry to an ice age adventure in Wisconsin. Loved the natural history aspect of the story. This is a young adult book. Age group 12 to 14yrs.
A very good read.
August 6, 2023
This dual timeline book was very interesting to read. I didn’t know much about the ice age and I learned a lot. This book is a good history lesson for young minds as well as old. I enjoy the journey of the brothers and recommend it to all history buffs.
February 9, 2024
This was a beautiful book. Even as a 40 year old woman. I didn’t think I could care so much about a mastodone. I loved reading about that time period, a time period I honestly have never read about. The journey of the two brothers is so sweet.
July 8, 2017
This book transports the reader into the Ice Age and is an enjoyable read for kids of all ages.
January 18, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The characters are very relatable and the story is engaging. A great read!
April 13, 2019
This book was imaginative and well researched.
June 6, 2019
Journeys: An Ice Age Adventure is a wonderful Journey that intertwines the past and present in a creative, thoughtful manner. This is a great story for all.
October 22, 2019
Beautiful piece of writing!! Highly Recommend!!
August 31, 2016
Tim Fox connected with me through Wisconsin Authors and asked for a review. Although he sent me his story, I did buy the book.
Fox's richly-imagined story takes place in Ice-Age central Wisconsin where good and evil and life and death, as they always do, hang in the balance. There are mastodons, boys with candy bars in their back backs, good aboriginals and evil-intended aboriginals, lots of laughter, discovery of new foods and even a highly-embellished language.
Twelve and ten-year-old brothers Mark and Barry go on a camping adventure at Natural Bridge State Park with their uncle. Uncle Steve and the boys' father have been estranged since the death of Steve's sister, Mom to Mark and Barry. Using a mastodon tooth and stone spear point found on the book-opening adventure, the boys travel back in time to Ice Age Wisconsin, where they encounter a lost Ice Age boy and two mastodons. Running from a band of warriors intent to kill them, the odd little family joins together to survive. Through the Natural Bridge, which becomes a time portal, Steve can peek at the events the boys experience, as well as the Ice Age boy's grandfather. Conquering fear of the unknown encourages life-changing decisions. Fox sums up his story in a quote near the end:
"There's a purpose. Are you ready to listen? Somehow it clicked. He (Mark, main character) realized he would never understand it all, but it was enough to know there was a purpose. He realized that the joys, the struggles - they were all part of something greater. It made their lives more than just a collection of experiences. They were a part of a rich tapestry - an interweaving of time, events, people, and animals that challenged and enriched not only their own lives, but the collected experience of creation."
Although the author, a former school teacher, breaks away from most common guidelines of YA literature, I found the story interesting. Touching up the text by tightening, staying in one perspective per scene, choosing language for the audience - average three years younger than the characters, or elementary set, a few less bathroom jokes, and watching formatting issues, Journeys would make a great classroom read. Fox provides a cross-curriculum guide at extra cost on his web site. Visit http://www.journeysiceageadventure.com/ for more information.
Fox's richly-imagined story takes place in Ice-Age central Wisconsin where good and evil and life and death, as they always do, hang in the balance. There are mastodons, boys with candy bars in their back backs, good aboriginals and evil-intended aboriginals, lots of laughter, discovery of new foods and even a highly-embellished language.
Twelve and ten-year-old brothers Mark and Barry go on a camping adventure at Natural Bridge State Park with their uncle. Uncle Steve and the boys' father have been estranged since the death of Steve's sister, Mom to Mark and Barry. Using a mastodon tooth and stone spear point found on the book-opening adventure, the boys travel back in time to Ice Age Wisconsin, where they encounter a lost Ice Age boy and two mastodons. Running from a band of warriors intent to kill them, the odd little family joins together to survive. Through the Natural Bridge, which becomes a time portal, Steve can peek at the events the boys experience, as well as the Ice Age boy's grandfather. Conquering fear of the unknown encourages life-changing decisions. Fox sums up his story in a quote near the end:
"There's a purpose. Are you ready to listen? Somehow it clicked. He (Mark, main character) realized he would never understand it all, but it was enough to know there was a purpose. He realized that the joys, the struggles - they were all part of something greater. It made their lives more than just a collection of experiences. They were a part of a rich tapestry - an interweaving of time, events, people, and animals that challenged and enriched not only their own lives, but the collected experience of creation."
Although the author, a former school teacher, breaks away from most common guidelines of YA literature, I found the story interesting. Touching up the text by tightening, staying in one perspective per scene, choosing language for the audience - average three years younger than the characters, or elementary set, a few less bathroom jokes, and watching formatting issues, Journeys would make a great classroom read. Fox provides a cross-curriculum guide at extra cost on his web site. Visit http://www.journeysiceageadventure.com/ for more information.
June 5, 2016
A great story, with lots of action and adventure and some sweet family times. I enjoyed the characters and their adventures, Bay-Sa and Barry's friendship, and the secret Snickers stash. :)
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