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Nick of Time Review
Nick of Time is the first young reader's book written by bestselling author Ted Bell. In the grand tradition of epic novels like Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island comes a wondrous tale of time travel, adventure, and riches, in which twelve-year-old Nick McIver sets out to become “the hero of his own life.” User Submitted Nick of Time ReviewsJune 14, 2008 Fantastic book! So far this book is great. It is very interisting and exciting. I recomand this for all readers! June 2, 2008 An Instant Classic!! Wow. This book blew me away. And not just to sea, either. It is an epic adventure story told in a way that will remind older readers of books like Treasure Island and Jules Verne's classics. I've read all of Ted Bell's adult books at least once (one of them three times!) and have loved everyone of them. I was a little skeptical about this author going into the younger reader area, but I was dead wrong. This book, I believe, is destined to be a classic. In fact, it may be one already. May 17, 2008 exciting Twin City Noir In St. Paul, Minnesota sixth grader Victoria and fourth grader Katie Dunston were walking home from St. Mark's Elementary School when a man in white coveralls and a black ski mask abducts the older sister. Their father Bobby, the city's homicide chief, asks his long time friend former cop Rushmore McKenzie to help rescue his daughter although the detective knows his buddy lacks a sleuthing license. The kidnapper demands Mac deliver the ransom, which he is willing to do. Mac begins racing through St. Paul following tips while someone places a $50,000 bounty on him. Soon Mac and Bobby begin to realize who the abductor is and why this snatch is personal. The knowledge brings fear to both men not for themselves, but for what their former childhood buddy might be capable of doing to this preadolescent girl out of an obsession to avenge what he believes was a betrayal of their friendship. This is an exciting Twin City Noir that never slows down from the opening abduction to the final confrontation. Part of the fascination with this strong series (see DEAD BOYFRIENDS).is Mac makes mistakes that can prove costly as he does in MADMAN ON A DRUM. Although action-packed, the tale also focuses on loyalty between friends as Bobby was doing his job when the betrayal occurred (though not quite as potentially dangerous and it was a law enforcement matter, but think in terms of the heroic parents who turned in their son recently because they feared a Columbine). This is a strong entry in a powerful series. Harriet Klausner May 13, 2008 Courtesy of Teens Read Too Set in 1939, NICK OF TIME is about young Nick McIver and his adventuresome spirit. Nick loves to sail and be out on the water with his trusty dog, Jip. He loves it so much that he often loses track of time and comes home late for dinner, which irritates his tough yet loving mother. One night, Nick also discovers that his father is no ordinary lighthouse keeper. He's also a spy for England. What would become World War II was brewing, and Nick joins his dad in his efforts of spying for Nazis. This story has a lot going for it. The writing is excellent, the story includes sailboats, Nazis, submarines, secret castles, mysterious villains, pirates, squawking parrots, dogs, cats, spies and, as the title implies, travel through time. The one downside is that it takes more than one hundred pages to get to the time travel promised by the title. Nevertheless, it's a fun story, full of adventure and suspense, with a dose of history thrown in. Reviewed by: Marie Robinson June 26, 2007 A must read! If you liked Ted Bell's "Hawk" series, you'll LOVE "Nick of Time". I was hesitant when I first ordered this book, since I'm usually disappointed with the early works of authors when they are released after a successful series. This certainly wasn't the case here. Not only was "Nick of Time" a lively tale that kept me drawn in from page one, it also provided an interesting background for the "Hawk" series. If you've enjoyed his work thus far, then "Nick of Time" belongs on your shelf! July 6, 2008 SWEPT AWAY IN THE PAGES -- GREAT FOR KIDS! What a fabulous book for young boys and girls (9-15) and adults too! I gave this book to my grandson for summer reading, and he really doesn't like to read. But this book has captured his imagination. When he puts it down, I pick it up and read a few chapters ahead so I can encourage him with little hints of what's to come. Believe me, the book is fascinating reading for kids and adults. Without preaching, it teaches respect, self confidence, courage, and a whole lot of wonderful history too. You will not be disappointed in this book. I hope Ted Bells writes many more like it! July 5, 2008 Great Fun For Kids of All Ages Although this is primarily written as a 'young readers' book, it is an adventure that will appeal to a wide audience. I don't read a lot in this genre, but I am glad that my attention was captured by this one. As with many adults, I read the whole Harry Potter series and enjoyed it. This is much better. It is Ted Bell's debut in writing this type of book, and what a start it is. It features 12 year old Nick McIver and his younger sister, Kate. The setting is in the Channel Islands in 1939 just before the outbreak of World War II. There is time travel involved so there is also action during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s. Nick lives on a small island. His father is the lighthouse keeper on Greybeard Island who is also actively observing and reporting Nazi ship and aircraft movements. The boy has a sloop to enjoy and is quite a sailor already at his young age. This novel involves pirates, Nazis, time travel, fighting, historical figures such as Admiral Lord Nelson and Winston Churchill, and lots of action. It would be a great gift for teens, pre-teens, or anyone young at heart. Highly recommended! June 26, 2008 Great Read for all ages! What an incredible book! Read it in about 14 hours in two days last week. It's a good thing we were traveling a long distance and I wasn't driving! I am now reading Nick to my daughters a chapter a night at bedtime. They are voracious readers, too. They gladly give up some of their nightly reading time to listen to your book. What a great experience for us. They don't like it when we get to the end of a chapter! And not just because it's time for lights out. I have recommended Nick of Time to several friends. And will continue to do so. June 17, 2008 Good, but not quite a classic I enjoyed the book for the most part; it is good and written for an intelligent audience. However, I wouldn't call the book a classic, although it has the potential. I think that it could have had some more careful editing. There are several instances where the book contradicts itself. For example, the sea chest that Nick finds, which has traveled thru time, seems to become newer while in his possession, yet Lord Hawke's children remain the same age, despite having been missing for five years. In chapter 15, Lord Hawke tells Nick that he has brought them da Vinci's time machine in the sea chest. How does he know? In the next chapter, after they open the sea chest, he asks Hobbes if the time machine is in there or not. In chapter 33, Hobbes says a prayer for "Hawke, Nick, and Gunner, still visitors in another century." Again, how does he know they are still there? He himself has been gone. In the next paragraph, he is relieved upon his return that signs show that Hawke is not at home and expecting him. It would have been better to simply change the order of those two paragraphs. I know that as a fiction/fantasy book there are instances of suspended reality, but things should still make sense and mesh well. That, to me, is the sign of a true classic. June 15, 2008 Christian Parents Might Want To Read This First.... I am a 28 year old female who grew up reading everything I could get my hands on. I heard about this book on a radio talk show as they were interviewing the author. I am about to start my own family, and one more good book is always a welcome addition to my future youngster's library. I purchased the book and read it in as few settings as I had time for. It's surprisingly long for a kid's book but it's hard to put down once you start! I loved the way it pulls you in from the first page to the last, and it really has something for everyone who likes adventure. Even my mother who really isn't that fond of adventure stories could hardly put it down! One problem parents with Christian standards will have, there are a few places where they use some mildly foul language (mainly "D" and I believe there was an "H" or two, just not necessary, especially for children). I just kept a black pen next to me and took care of it no problem. I think the book is worth a little parental editing because the lessons taught and imagination procured in this book are well worth the effort. For more Nick of Time reviews click here.
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