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.