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Edward picks up what he thinks is a rock. He doesn't know it is a sleeping Time Fetch - and touching it will release its foragers too soon and alter the entire fabric of time and space. Soon the bell rings to end class just as it has begun. Buses race down streets, too far behind schedule to stop for passengers. Buildings and sidewalks begin to disappear as the whole fabric of the universe starts to unravel. To try to stop the foragers, Edward must depend on the help of his classmates Feenix, Danton, and Brigit - whether he likes it or not. They all have touched the Fetch, and it has drawn them together in a strange and thrilling adventure. The boundaries between worlds and dimensions are blurred, and places and creatures on the other side are much like the ones they've always known - but slightly twisted, a little darker, and much more dangerous.
A fast-paced tale filled with mythology, danger, friendship, and a shocking centuries-old secret, The Time Fetch is sure to delight fans of fantasy adventure with its tale of ordinary kids who tumble into a magical situation.
"Herrick shows great potential, but this adventure is a bit like a dream: hard to remember once it's over. Ages 10–up." - Publishers Weekly
"Mostly fun for confirmed fantasy fans, and even their enthusiasm will be diluted by what feels less like narrative and more like lesson. Fantasy. 12-14" - Kirkus
"Starred Review. [A] transcendent middle-grade debut. An accessible, age-appropriate introduction to deeper themes of both the intellect and the spirit ... The plot is suspenseful, moves at a rapid pace, and is heavily sprinkled with fascinating characters ... This book screams for a sequel." - School Library Journal
" Herrick blends fantasy, science fiction, and coming-of-age genres into a thoroughly engaging read." - Children's Literature
"Herrick weaves a fast-paced fantasy with great twists and turns that will grab readers from the start." - Booklist
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Amy Herrick is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Every morning, she and her dog take a long walk in Prospect Park looking for adventure. They've seen and heard many wondrous things there, some of which have served as inspiration for this story. The Time Fetch is her first book for young readers.
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