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“Nick of Time is an American Classic.” —Glenn Beck
“Nick of Time is a blast—the best of Robert Louis Stevenson, Horatio Hornblower and Harry Potter. The kid in me loved it, and so did the adult.”—James Patterson
“Nick of Time takes young readers on a thrilling historical voyage... definitely not for the faint of heart.”—Los Angeles Times
“An immensely appealing book. Three huzzahs and a great big 21-gun salute to Bell for his first novel for kids.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review
“This old-fashioned adventure adds a new twist to elements of Treasure Island, Horatio Hornblower, and ‘Indiana Jones’... Every middle school boy (and many girls, too) will relish joining Nick on his heroic adventures. Charming and thrilling, this book could become a classic with its good, clean, swashbuckling fun.”—Voice of Youth Advocates
“Bell’s narrative never lacks for excitement... for younger readers... this book will become an instant classic.”—KLIATT
“A brilliant adventure, hidden within a rolling saga, tucked inside an intriguing mystery. That’s Nick of Time. Ted Bell proves that he’s the master of swashbuckling for both young and old.”—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Amber Room
“In an adventure many times his size, Nick travels time to defeat both Napoleon’s plot and a secret experimental Nazi submarine in this vibrant and enchanting book.”—Jordan Weisman, co-author of the New York Times bestselling Cathy’s Book
“Wow! Some books sweep you away. Nick of Time amazed me, dazzled me, and swept my imagination off to sea.... I’ve been craving an adventure story with a good mystery, and this arrived in the nick of time to rescue me.”—SchoolLibraryJournal.com
“Nick of Time is one heck of an adventure! Filled with colorful characters, non-stop action, scary pirates, nasty Nazis, technically advanced submarines, rousing old-time sailing ships, thrilling battle scenes, heart-pounding sea voyages and nail-biting espionage, this story has it all.... If you are looking for a thrill and a new hero, this is it.”—TeenReads.com
“Nick of Time reminded me of Brian Jacques, one of my favorite authors. Everything clicks together perfectly... I really like the era and technology of World War II, especially the ‘secret weapons’... the whole pirate thing really appeals to me... The time travel idea is cool, and what’s even better is that da Vinci created it!”—Henry Willshire, age 13
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"This adventure story has it all!" - Writer's Digest,
This review is from: Nick of Time (Paperback)
From its striking dust cover art to its beautiful binding and print, this middle-grade adventure story has it all: boats and the sea, pirates, castles, Nazis, and time travel. It has everything a young reader could want. The writing is crisp, clear, and practically flawless. Description and scene setting put the reader in the middle of things where he or she is immediately drawn into the adventure with the leading characters, Nick and Kate. As the story progresses, more and more actors are sprinkled in until a full host are moving the story faster and faster forward toward a roaring climax. Action never stops in the great novel which rivals Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island in size and scope. The author covers this book's sometimes rapid point of view changes with seamless transition and skill seldom seen in a beginning writer.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book!,
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This review is from: Nick of Time (Paperback)
I am a 13 year old with a love of adventure and an interest in history. This book was excellent at meeting both of those needs. The great plot and vivid imagery kept me up many a long night. Highly recommended for all ages.
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"OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY!",
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This review is from: Nick of Time (Paperback)
This book is an absolute gem! A great read for young or old or both and should be on every child's bookshelf. Very much in the style of Robert Louis Stevenson but written with a modern reader in mind. The hero, young Nick McIver is 12 when he discovers his father is spying on the Nazis for Churchill. The year is 1939 and war looms. Through a series of exiciting events, Nick and his sister Kate join forces to discover the secrets of an experimental German U-boat and, in a delightful twist, Nick comes to the aid of his ancestor who sails under Lord Nelson. Splendid rip-roaring tale and too bad they don't write them like this anymore!
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