Book details
The Quest to Unite Us: Book I of the Marcus Santana Time Travel Chronicles
Description
Think history is boring? So does Marcus Santana-until he's swept out of present-day Philadelphia and into Benjamin Franklin's cellar on the first day of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. With no way home, Marcus joins Franklin's household, aiding the elderly "sage" at the convention and falling in love with beautiful Elise, Franklin's cook who escaped slavery in Haiti and is in continuing danger of re-capture. At the convention, Marcus records the nation's most celebrated leaders-men like Washington, Hamilton, and Madison-as they struggle to design a government that will unite the deeply divided states into one nation. But Marcus is outraged by their attitudes and actions towards slavery. And the delegates, and even Elise, are outraged by his outrage! Will anyone listen to him when he discovers a ring of saboteurs plotting to destroy the convention?
Age
13-17
Text complexity
beginner
Length
274 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Time Travel Adventure: The book promises to take readers on a thrilling journey through time, offering a mix of historical intrigue and futuristic speculation.
- Complex Characters: The protagonist, Marcus Santana, is likely to be a well-developed character whose personal growth and experiences can provide readers with a connection to the narrative.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: Time travel stories often explore themes such as the impact of technology on society, the nature of free will versus destiny, and the ethical implications of changing the past.
- Series Potential: As Book I of a chronicle, this novel may be the beginning of an expansive series, providing readers with an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new saga.