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The Time Chest

by Ellis H. Adler; Illustrated by Andrew Adler

52 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-2473; ISBN 1-4251-5540-5; US$9.55, C$10.98, EUR7.45, £4.94

This is a fun-filled historical fiction adventure that will keep a young reader's interest while they learn about Benjamin Franklin, an important figure in American History.

About the Book

Tyler is up to his usual mischief when he sneaks into the basement. Thinking the coast is clear, he begins rummaging through an old family treasure chest. Little does he know, his adventure has just begun.

He is thrust back in time to the 1700's. Once there, he is even more surprised to meet Benjamin Franklin! The mysterious chest presents Tyler with a perplexing puzzle to solve. Tyler faces the challenge of solving the puzzle to return to the present. Various riddles guide him to important moments in Franklin's life. Along the way he befriends the multitalented founding father. He comes to appreciate that Ben did much more than fly a kite in the rain! This is a fun filled historical fiction adventure that will keep a young reader's interest while they learn about an important figure in American History.

About the Author

Ellis H. Adler is a 12 1/2 year old boy living in Sarasota, Florida with his two brothers, his parents, 4 cats, 2 dogs, 3 prairie dogs and 3 tortoises. He has been entertaining people with his imaginative story writing for several years. Ellis usually has at least three books in the works at one time. He enjoys writing science fiction as well as historically based adventures.

Ellis has several other hobbies that keep him busy. He rides horses weekly. He also plays golf and ski's. He volunteers at The Big Cat Habitat where he helps feed lions. Ellis has recently been collecting used books to start a library type program in hurricane hit areas in Florida and New Orleans.

About the Illustrator

Andrew Adler is Ellis's 16 year old brother. He is an honors student at the University of Miami on Line High School and also attends Riverview High. Andrew has been playing tennis since the age of 4. Most afternoons you can find him on the court at Celsius Academy where he trains. He hopes to continue playing throughout college. He has several other interests including art, and music. Mostly he enjoys hanging out with his friends.