Time

Discovering Alabama producer Roger Reid, author of acclaimed young adult novels Longleaf and Space, continues the saga of teenage sleuth Jason Caldwell in his new mystery adventure, Time. Set at the Steven C. Minkin Paleozoic Footprint Site in north Alabamathe richest source of vertebrate trackways of its age in the worldTime is a fast-moving story that incorporates factual information about geology and paleontology into its intriguing tale of suspicion and pursuit. This witty and educational book will captivate middle-school readers of all ages. In Time, Jason is reunited with his friend Leah from Longleaf, with whom he again solves a mystery and survives danger. Leah is as smart and plucky a tomboy as ever, but Jason cant help noticing this time that shes also an attractive girl. Are they friends or boy-girl friends? They arent sure, but readers will recognize a teen romance even if the principals dont. The engaging story combines intelligence, courage, and insight with scientific facts and exciting adventure.