Time Stoppers (Time Stoppers, 1) - Hardcover

Jones, Carrie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1619638614 ISBN 13: 9781619638617

Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books, 2016

Synopsis

Annie Nobody thought she was, well, nobody, living in a nowhere town where nothing goes her way. Day 1 at her newest foster home proves to be dreadful, too . . . and things get even worse when she's chased by something big and scary that definitely wants to eat her.

Luckily for Annie, not everything is what it seems, and she gets swept up--literally--by a sassy dwarf on a hovercraft snowmobile and taken to Aurora, a hidden, magical town on the coast of Maine. There, she finds a new best friend in Jamie Hephastion Alexander--who thought he was a normal kid (but just might be a troll)--and Annie discovers that she's not exactly who she thought she was, either. She's a Time Stopper, meant to protect the enchanted.

Together, Annie and Jamie discover a whole new world of magic, power, and an incredible cast of creatures and characters. But where there's great power, there are also those who want to misuse it, and Aurora is under siege. It's up to the kids to protect their new home, even if it means diving headfirst into magical danger.

Awards for Need
An Indiebound Next Pick
A YALSA BBYA Nominee

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Review

A plot that grabs readers and refuses to let go. "VOYA on NEED"

An exciting venture filled with nasty evil creatures, nail-biting action and heart-pounding romance. "Teenreads.com on NEED""

"A wild and fresh take on fantasy with an intriguing cast of characters. Dangerous and scary and fun all rolled into one. In the words of Eva the dwarf, I freaking loved it!" - Lisa McMann, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Unwanteds series

"An imaginative blend of fantasy, whimsy, and suspense, with a charming cast of underdog characters . . . This new fantasy series will entice younger fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson." - School Library Journal

"The plot thickens with every twist and turn. The mix of fantastical creatures along with the suspenseful ride will surely attract many school-aged students." - School Library Connection

"Effervescent, funny, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews

"Sticks the landing . . . The world building is engaging." - BCCB

"Amid the magic, spells, adventure, and weirdness of this fantasy are embedded not-so-subtle life lessons about kindness, friendship, and cooperation." - Booklist

"A plot that grabs readers and refuses to let go." - VOYA on NEED

"An exciting venture filled with nasty evil creatures, nail-biting action and heart-pounding romance." - Teenreads.com on NEED

Book Description

Annie has the power to stop time! A sweeping fantasy adventure about kids finding their places in a magical world - perfect for fans of Jonathan Stroud or Joseph Delaney - from a bestselling author

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1619638614
• ISBN 13: 9781619638617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 372