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| A Traveller in Time | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 39249
Category: Book
Author: Alison Uttley
Publisher: Jane Nissen Books
Studio: Jane Nissen Books
Manufacturer: Jane Nissen Books
Label: Jane Nissen Books
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 190325227X
EAN: 9781903252277
ASIN: 190325227X
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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The doors of time December 2, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is probably one of the first "time slip" books written for children and was itself first published nearly 70 years ago. It is the story of Penelope, a girl from the early 20th century with "too much imagination" who is sent to stay with her great-aunt in an ancient Derbyshire manor house. Penelope finds herself slipping back in time via doors in the house, to join the inhabitants of the 1580s, the time of Elizabeth 1st and Mary Queen of Scots.
"A Traveller in Time" is a wonderful, almost perfect book. There are the beautiful descriptions of the English countryside through all the seasons, so well-written that you can almost smell the hay or the honeysuckle. There are the well-drawn characters and authentic language of country folk across the centuries. There is the exciting and historically accurate plot: Penelope becomes involved with the Babington family - Anthony Babington was executed for treason and conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth. And there is the philosophical question of the nature of time itself.
All these elements are beautifully woven together in a satisfying book which stays with you long after you have finished it. Highly recommended to children from nine or ten upwards and to adults who welcome a change from today's bestseller list.
A timeless classic July 3, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Well I heartily agree with Kate. I absolutely adored this book as a child and still do! My original copy has fallen apart through being over loved, hence the reason for purchasing a new copy. I was delighted to find it here!
This story is wonderful - and the fact that it is based on a real historical event only makes it more magical. Ladies, I defy you to not fall just a little bit in love with Francis or Anthony, depending on your age, and with the whole romance and history of Thackers. I can't wait for it to arrive so I can fall in love all over again.
The most enchanting book for children ever January 4, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Did you ever stand in an ancient place almost hearing the voices of the past, did you ever long to be part of a magical adventure? 'A Traveller in Time' takes readers to the time of Mary Queen of Scots: beautiful language, evocative descriptions, magic, drama are all crafted in this wonderful tale.
I lost a treasured copy and searched for another only to find it out of print, well done Jane Nissen books for restoring a national treasure.
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