A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019 · Est. 7 hour read

A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity

By Nicole Valentine

A boy must defy logic to rescue his time-traveling mother.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 597 ratings
352 pages· 64,595 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Finn, a science enthusiast, faces a family mystery when his mother vanishes. His grandmother reveals a secret: the women in their family are time travelers. With his mom trapped in time, Finn must embrace the impossible and use a hidden portal to find her. Can he trust in magic over science to bring his family back together?

From the publisher

He believes in science, but only magic can help his mom. Twelve-year-old Finn is used to people in his family disappearing. His twin sister, Faith, drowned when they were three years old. A few months ago, his mom abandoned him and his dad with no explanation. Finn clings to the concrete facts in his physics books–and to his best friend, Gabi–to ward off his sadness. But then his grandmother tells him a secret: the women in their family are Travelers, able to move back and forth in time. Finn’s mom is trapped somewhere in the timeline, and she’s left Finn a portal to find her. But to succeed, he’ll have to put his trust in something bigger than logic. This is an incredible book, no matter which time universe you’re in. I couldn’t put it down. One of my favorite debut novels of the year.–Erin Entrada Kelly, New York Times bestselling author and 2018 Newbery Medal winner

At a glance
Format
Pages
352
Words
64,595
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about secretsBooks about familyBooks about family lifeBooks about multigenerationalBooks about missing persons
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
503847
Publication
Published
October 1, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781541555389

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