About This Book
In this award-winning fantasy novel, Irish teenager J.J. Liddy is determined to grant his mother's birthday wish for more time. His quest leads him to discover a secret portal to Tir na nOg, the land of the fairies, where time is literally leaking into his world. J.J. must venture into this magical realm, risking his own existence, to mend the rift. Along the way, he uncovers a long-buried family mystery involving his great-grandfather and the village's new policeman, all while exploring his love for music and his Irish heritage. This is a rich, immersive story perfect for readers who enjoy deep world-building and a blend of mystery with folklore.
Who knows where the time goes?There never seems to be enough time in Kinvara, or anywhere else in Ireland for that matter. When J.J.'s mother says time's what she really wants for her birthday, J.J. decides to find her some. He's set himself up for an impossible task...until a neighbor reveals a secret. There's a place where time stands still — at least, it's supposed to. J.J. can make the journey there, but he'll have to vanish from his own life to do so. Can J.J. find the leak between the two worlds? Will a shocking rumor about his family's past come back to haunt him? And what does it all have to do with the village's new policeman...?
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Discussion Prompts
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If you could give someone the gift of 'more time,' what would that mean to you and them?
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What do you think it would be like to live in a place where time stands still?
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How do family secrets, even old ones, affect people in the present?
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J.J. learns a lot about his family's past. What have you learned about your own family's history?
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How does music play a special role in J.J.'s journey and the world of Tir na nOg?
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