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Synopsis
"Euclid, Illinois, is a town of many shortcuts, between houses, through orchards, and across fields. Josh Winkler, a local artist and longtime resident, knows these irregular pathways well, but is thoroughly taken aback when a hasty dash down a familiar walk deposits him fifteen minutes in the past, literally." -- Jacket.
Is A Shortcut in Time appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This time-travel fantasy features an adult artist protagonist navigating temporal paradoxes in a small-town setting. Content is relatively gentle with mild language and situations appropriate for mature teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.
Who'll love this
Readers fascinated by time-travel mysteries and quiet, character-driven stories about ordinary people discovering extraordinary abilities will enjoy this thought-provoking tale.