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Meyer, William
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Horace J. Edwards and the Time Keepers series.
Twelve-year-old Time Keeper Horace (The Secret of the Scarab Beetle) finds a new time portal, landing him and his friends in 1920s Detroit. There they find Horace's mentor, who instructs them to find and protect the powerful Benben Stone to prevent further destruction of portals and save the Time Keepers from a mysterious threat. Unfortunately, this second book's lackluster plot detracts from the historical intrigue.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
(4)
4-6
Horace J. Edwards and the Time Keepers series.
After his grandfather unexpectedly dies, Horace's grandmother mysteriously instructs him to "find the key and help the boy." When a stranger gives Horace a stone scarab beetle that allows him to travel to ancient Egypt, Horace discovers that the future King Tut is in trouble. While the time-travel and magical components of this middle-grade adventure are lackluster, the historical elements are fascinating and insightful.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
2 reviews
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