Book description
A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake take Stella and Tom to their home and the children living there 100 years in the past. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by over 250,000 young readers! When Stella and her younger brother,…
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1 author picked The Secret Lake as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This story starts with a search for a missing dog, but it soon becomes clear that the dog has found its way into a different century.
This is a time-travel tale as well as a mystery, and since I love time-travel stories, it's definitely a winner. The two protagonists, Stella and Tom, discover a way to travel back from the quiet London Square where they live into the same square in Edwardian times.
The short chapters, clever plot, and well-drawn characters move the story along fast, and there is an unexpected twist at the end.
From Tessa's list on The best children’s detective stories for middle grade readers.
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