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The Time Keeper
Lost on the stepping stones through time, could Jeanette and her friends ever find home again?
The glowing stones seemed to throb with some unknown power. What were these stones and why were they here in this hidden cavern? All fifteen-year-old Jeanette Lacy and her younger brother Neil knew was that the stones were calling to them... and they couldn't resist!
But their first steps on this weird pathway took them whirling through time to Texas - one hundered and thirty years ago in another past. Texas, where two moons hung in the sky, where unicorns were only too real, and where a boy named Jesse became an unexpected ally in their quest to return home. Then, instead of home, the stones sent them off to a frightening future where travelling in time was the worst crime of all...
The glowing stones seemed to throb with some unknown power. What were these stones and why were they here in this hidden cavern? All fifteen-year-old Jeanette Lacy and her younger brother Neil knew was that the stones were calling to them... and they couldn't resist!
But their first steps on this weird pathway took them whirling through time to Texas - one hundered and thirty years ago in another past. Texas, where two moons hung in the sky, where unicorns were only too real, and where a boy named Jesse became an unexpected ally in their quest to return home. Then, instead of home, the stones sent them off to a frightening future where travelling in time was the worst crime of all...
191 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 1, 1985
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April 16, 2024A nostalgic re-read of a childhood fave. It held up quite well - the worldbuilding is pretty thin but I like the ambition as the main characters go back but also forwards in time.
July 23, 2020
I can't count the number of times I borrowed this from the library as a kid. I about wore their copy out. Something made me think of this book again and I located it on ebay. It is a kid's book, but is quite entertaining, and after all these years, didn't disappoint. There are some typos/editing errors, but overall, a well written story. It is old school 1980s science fiction/fantasy at it's best. If you liked Stranger Things, this is definitely worth checking out. If you can find a copy.
August 7, 2017
I read this series when I was a kid (20 years ago) and shelfed them until last year when I pulled them out for my kids. We read them and loved them again. If you enjoy fantasy sci-fi for the teen reader, you'll enjoy these books.
February 20, 2021
I forgot how good this little book was...
August 5, 2019
#1 in The Time Keeper
This was an enjoyable read. One of the reason why I still enjoy YA books so much is that they are typically short and to the point. This book was no exception. In this book, the chapters were short and it read fairly quickly. I would have really enjoyed it as a young adult.
It did have a lot of grammatical errors; both punctuation and spelling. I think readers who are editorial freaks will struggle mightily with it. However, I was able to look past it and was entertained nonetheless. The first part of the story spanned the most chapters, so that when the second part emerged nearly at the end, I was surprised. I can only be left to think that the first part is central to the overall trilogy. (Even if the second part felt just as important.)
The characters were well formed and balanced each other nicely. The author wrote a very nice story here. I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.
Three stars.
This was an enjoyable read. One of the reason why I still enjoy YA books so much is that they are typically short and to the point. This book was no exception. In this book, the chapters were short and it read fairly quickly. I would have really enjoyed it as a young adult.
It did have a lot of grammatical errors; both punctuation and spelling. I think readers who are editorial freaks will struggle mightily with it. However, I was able to look past it and was entertained nonetheless. The first part of the story spanned the most chapters, so that when the second part emerged nearly at the end, I was surprised. I can only be left to think that the first part is central to the overall trilogy. (Even if the second part felt just as important.)
The characters were well formed and balanced each other nicely. The author wrote a very nice story here. I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.
Three stars.
November 12, 2023
When I read this, many years ago now, I found it exciting and original. It was even humorous in spots. I went back to it a couple of years ago and found it not quite as entertaining as I originally thought, though I still give it 4 stars overall. The other 2 books in this series are less well written but enjoyable to a degree anyway.
April 15, 2011
I read this book when I was a young girl and I loved it! In fact, it was one of the very first books I read. My mother received these books from the library and than purchased them for me! Very fun read, Enjoy! =)
July 3, 2014
I read this book years ago. It was a very old book. It had passed on to many generations, I suppose. I had forgotten the author's name. Finally, I found the book here today. The book is amazing! And that's an understatement. It leaves you spellbound.
October 12, 2014
This book is an oldie, but a goodie. Great sci-fi for young teens along the lines of A Wrinkle in Time. Introduces younger audiences to the concepts of alternate universes and societies that prohibit individual freedoms without becoming bogged down in uber-complex details. Enjoyable read.
February 15, 2016
The Time Keeper
A good read for sci-fi lovers. A great chase, and an unknown society of people who don't realize the are in a time way. This book is good for your teenager with a flare for fantasy. I enjoyed it!
A good read for sci-fi lovers. A great chase, and an unknown society of people who don't realize the are in a time way. This book is good for your teenager with a flare for fantasy. I enjoyed it!
July 28, 2012
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March 21, 2014
I must admit that this was not an easy book for me to read. I know that this story was part of a trilogy, but this story is very confusing. Maybe the sequel will be better.
February 21, 2014
I need to reread these books. I loved them when I was young, but its been so hard to find them since.
May 16, 2014
Loved this as a kid!
April 10, 2015
Time - What Exactly is it?
Anyone with an interest to explore will love this book. I am looking forward to book #2.
Age I suggest teenage to adult.
Anyone with an interest to explore will love this book. I am looking forward to book #2.
Age I suggest teenage to adult.
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