Stand by for another rave review – this one's a pearler. It comes from 1992. It is sort of a cross between science fiction and Harry Potter (not the magic but the complicated words etc)
The author weaves a story about some kids going through a wrinkle in time to rescue one of their Dad's - who has been imprisoned by the ghastly IT.
I know, it sounds not that enticing but the way it is written makes it a stand out. It is the first of a quintet about time – but I don't know if the others are as good.
The book's first sentence is – It was a dark and stormy night. This sentence was originally used in an 1830 novel. And has been parodied many times – it sort of a nod nod wink wink to the reader that not everything should be taken deadly seriously.
I can't do this one justice – just get it out from the library and prepare to be charmed.
Yes, I love this novel too, an exciting and dangerous rescue attempt by the children and mysterious things going on.
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