An action adventure book in the vein of "Gideon the Cutpurse", this tale begins in 1939, on the southern coast of England. Nick is the son of a lighthouse-keeper, and wants nothing more than to be a hero. He gets his chance when he and his little sister make a fascinating discovery - a chest washed ashore from the sea holds a magnificent treasure. But the treasure is not money, but rather a time-travel device, which takes him back to the year 1809.
In both 1936 and 1809 England is beset by enemies from across the channel, and Nick finds himself doing his best to save his country from invasion in both eras. Filled with exciting naval action, possible invasions, spying, pirates, kidnapping, and more, this tale is a delight to read. It never stops being fascinating, and Nick is a very believable young man. His sister Kate is great fun, too!
So grab a copy of "Nick of Time" by Ted Bell, and hang on for the read. You'll be glad you did.
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