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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
The setting is England, 1939, on the eve of war, Nick and his sister, Kate, begin gathering vital information about the imminent Nazi invasion. But the Nazis become the least of Nick's problems after he discovers a time machine hidden in a cove. Unfortunately, the evil pirate Captain Billy Blood, who travels through time capturing little children and holding them for ransom, will stop at nothing to possess the priceless machine. With the help of Lord Hawke, whose children have been taken by Blood, Nick must fight the ruthless pirate on land and sea in two different centuries in a desperate attempt to save his home and his family from being utterly destroyed.
Is Nick of Time appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Contains pirate battles and kidnapping themes with children in peril, set against WWII backdrop. Violence is action-adventure level without graphic detail, appropriate for confident middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love time travel adventures, pirates, and historical settings will be captivated by Nick's race to save his family across two centuries.