About This Book
City of Ruins is a thrilling science fiction adventure where a team of young protagonists, led by thirteen-year-old Eli, are tasked by the mysterious government agency DARPA to undertake a critical mission. They must travel back to ancient Jerusalem in 583 B.C.E. to stop a dimensional rift from unraveling history and spreading a deadly disease known as 'slow pox.' This chapter book combines historical fiction with high-stakes time travel, offering a fast-paced narrative that encourages teamwork, bravery, and a sense of responsibility. It's an engaging read for children who enjoy complex plots and historical settings.
Having traced a dimensional rift to Jerusalem in 583 B.C.E., DARPA sends thirteen-year-old Eli and his friends into the past to try to prevent the unraveling of history and the spread of the deadly slow pox.
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1
If you could travel to any historical period to prevent a disaster, where would you go and what would you try to change?
2
Eli and his friends work together to solve a big problem. What qualities make a good team?
3
The book talks about a 'slow pox.' How do you think people in ancient times would react to a new, mysterious disease?
4
What are some of the challenges Eli and his friends might face trying to blend in or understand life in 583 B.C.E. Jerusalem?
5
Do you think it's right for a government agency to force kids into dangerous missions, even to save history?
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