Book details
Time and Again
Description
Sick and tired of playing second-fiddle to her baseball-star younger brother, fifteen-year-old Kate Owens can't wait to escape for the summer to Shady Oaks, her grandparents' farm in the Ottawa Valley. But when she gets there, Kate learns that the farm has been put up for sale. Then the discovery of a mysterious letter written by her great-aunt seventy years ago launches Kate on a troubling journey into her family's history.Haunted by ghostly presences, Kate struggles to unravel the clues to the past and to find some way of saving the farm. Although she is drawn to both of the young farmhands also summering at Shady Oaks, Kate isn't certain that she can trust them enough to help. She soon begins to feel overwhelmed by the tentacles of the past. In the gripping climax of the story, past and present briefly intertwine and Kate learns to rely on her own strengths and instincts.
Age
11-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
192 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Time Travel Narrative: 'Time and Again' offers a captivating exploration of time travel, immersing readers in a richly detailed historical setting of New York City in the 1880s.
- Historical Detail: The novel is praised for its meticulous research and vivid descriptions of the past, providing a window into the life and culture of a bygone era.
- Romantic Subplot: Alongside the adventure and historical intrigue, there is a romantic storyline that adds depth and emotional resonance to the protagonist's journey.
- Influence on the Genre: Jack Finney's novel has been influential in the science fiction and time travel genre, making it a must-read for fans who want to experience a classic that has inspired many subsequent works.