Ahh, an sci-fi, adventure story written for younger readers. We have some suspension of time, some old world/new world clashing, and some jolly 1950's Britishisms. After enduring the dullest, rainiest summer holiday imaginable, Ben and Rachel are thrilled to discover a vault in their overgrown backyard. When they discover their great aunt and uncle have been cyronically suspended in time for fifty years, the two siblings get an action filled September. From teaching the young, rather out-dated Polly and Freddy about life in the 21st century and trying not to get bullied to dodging shady government chaps. I tell you this, there was never a dull moment. This is one crazy adventure story and I can think of a few kids that would enjoy it. Admittedly, it's written for younger readers, and that's obvious. The prose is a bit clunky, the characters are sweet enough, but not super deep, and the ending is all a bit too tidy. Still, it's the sort of story I think many middle-graders would enjoy reading. It's got some science-fiction aspects, some feminism, and lots of excitement. I loved this book mainly because it took ME back in time. References to goods of the 1950s made me smile. Although it's a book for older children, I think perhaps some help may be needed for a child of today to fully appreciate the humour of the 'dated' items. It would be good for using as a class novel(read to whole class)over the duration of a project/ topic work on the 1950s( if that still happens in schools). Its very 'Britishness' is the essence of the humour. Very easy to read, and a refreshingly quick read.
What do You think about Zeitsprung Ins Jetzt (2012)?
I loved this book. The humor just made me want to bust up. :) I totally recommend this book!
—shelbiewenzel
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—Lisha
