The Time Travelers: Volume One
#1 in Time Travelers Series
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What’s inside...
Imagine changing centuries and making things worse, not better, on both sides of time. When 15-year-old Annie Lockwood travels back 100 years and lands in 1895, she at last finds romance. But she is a trespasser in time. Will she choose to stay in the past? And if she does, will she be allowed to stay? Imagine being involved in two love triangles in two different centuries. Imagine discovering that, no matter which direction you travel in time, you must abandon someone you love. Meet fifteen-year-old Annie Lockwood, a romantic living in the wrong century. When she travels back a hundred years and lands in 1895, she at last finds romance. But she is a trespasser in time. Will she choose to stay in the past? And if she does, will she be allowed to stay?
Character compass
Annie Lockwood
Strat
Harriet
Discussion points
If you could travel back in time, which period would you visit and why?
How do you think meeting characters from the past could change how you view your own world?
What lessons do you think the main characters learned during their adventures?
How would you handle the challenges faced by the characters in the book?
What did you think about the choices the characters made? Would you have made different ones?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they know about time travel and what they would expect from a time travel story.
After each chapter, encourage your child to predict what might happen next and why.
Discuss the historical settings and events mentioned in the book. Connect these to your child’s current studies or interests to deepen their understanding and engagement.
Link the characters’ emotions and choices to real-life scenarios your child might face, discussing possible outcomes of different choices.
Encourage your child to draw or write a short story about their own time-travel adventure.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout their adventures, the characters in 'The Time Travelers: Volume One' must collaborate to solve puzzles and overcome challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working together with their peers in school projects or sports, learning that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of challenges
Explanation: The time travelers frequently encounter unexpected difficulties but learn to adapt and persevere to reach their goals.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to not give up easily in their endeavors—be it academic tasks, learning new skills, or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Respect for different cultures and histories
Explanation: As the characters travel through various historical periods, they learn about and respect the diverse cultures and people they meet.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cultural diversity and historical awareness, which can foster inclusivity and respect in their interactions with others from different backgrounds.
Example Lesson: The consequences of actions
Explanation: The book shows how the characters’ actions in the past can alter the future, teaching the importance of considering the outcomes of one’s actions.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the impact of their choices and behaviors on themselves and others, promoting responsible decision-making.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The protagonists’ journey is driven by their desire to learn more about history and science, showcasing the value of curiosity.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore, ask questions, and seek knowledge in all areas of their life, enhancing their educational growth and personal development.