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Time
Roger Reid
NewSouth Books
978-1-58838-262-7
$19.95 hardcover
5 ½ x 8 ½
140 pages
Grades 4-8
January 2011
Fiction
Discovering Alabama producer Roger Reid, author of acclaimed young-adult novels Longleaf and Space, continues the saga of teenage sleuth Jason Caldwell in his new mystery adventure, Time.
Jason has nearly lost his life twice solving crimes in Alabama, but he can't turn down an invitation to return to the state for an archeological dig at the historic Stephen C. Minkin Paleozoic Footprint Site. Unfortunately, it turns out to be the same weekend that the criminal Jason put in jail in a previous adventure, Carl Morris, escapes from prison - and it's a sure bet Carl's going to be hunting for Jason.
Accompanied by his friend, Leah, Jason discovers that all is not science as usual at the excavation location, where someone has been stealing fossils. Even if Jason can catch the culprit, he still has Carl Morris to worry about - not to mention the question of whether he and Leah are "just friends," or something more.
Time is a fast-moving story that incorporates factual information about geology and paleontology into its intriguing tale of suspicion, pursuit, and revenge. |
Praise for Time
"I love this story of mystery, young romance, and fossil-hunting! Mr. Reid has written a highly entertaining book that also teaches us some very interesting lessons on paleontology and love, which turns out to be a delightful combination. Nicely paced, good characters, intriguing story. Highly recommended!"
—Homer Hickam, author of The Dinosaur Hunter and Rocket Boys
"I loved Roger Reid's Time. It's another thrilling adventure starring intrepid explorers and best friends Jason and Leah, chock-full with astronomical wonders, fascinating paleontology, and a hair-raising manhunt through the Alabama wilderness. Time has wonderful characters, danger, and lots of humor too!"
—R.A. Nelson, author of Throat
"Put a science book and a mystery story together without sacrificing either one and you have Time. THe ingredient not everyone can provide, but that Roger Reid can really dish out, is style."
—David Kopaska-Merkel, author of The Simian Transcript
Links
Visit the author's website at: www.rogerreidbooks.com
Also by Roger Reid and featuring Jason Caldwell:
Longleaf
Space
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