
This intricate science fantasy novel introduces Vivian Smith, an ordinary girl evacuated from WWII London, who is unexpectedly pulled into Time City, a fascinating realm that exists outside the normal flow of time. Mistaken for a legendary figure, Vivian finds herself entangled in a high-stakes mission with two boys, Jonathan and Sam, to prevent history from being irrevocably altered. The story explores complex concepts of time travel, historical preservation, and the power of individual actions, all while delivering a thrilling adventure. Parents will appreciate the imaginative world-building and the underlying themes of responsibility, friendship, and finding one's place. It's a rich, engaging read for children ready for a longer, more complex narrative.
In 1939 an eleven-year-old London girl is kidnapped to Time City, a place existing outside the stream of time and manipulating the history of humanity, where she finds the inhabitants facing their worst hour of crisis.