This adventure series plunges young readers into the past, intertwining them with beloved characters from classic literature. Each installment presents a thrilling blend of historical settings and imaginative plots, where protagonists face perilous situations and mysteries across different eras. It offers a captivating exploration of how modern teenagers might navigate distinct historical periods and confront unexpected challenges. The series fuels imagination and curiosity about history.
When modern-day thirteen-year-old Zane wakes from a coma in 1849 Missouri, his plans for adventure in Indian Territory with Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim are halted by the kidnapping of Becky Thatcher.
Adventures in Time -- 1849 (Book 2)Bored after their previous adventure, Tom Sawyer concocts a scheme to convince the villagers of St. Petersburg that Bigfoot-type monsters are migrating up the Mississippi River. Tom, Huck, Becky, Jim, and Zane Rasmussen, a teen time-traveler from the 21st century, fake footprints and evidence to claim they've killed one of the monsters on an island and saved the village. Their plot is upstaged when a man is found mauled and huge footprints are discovered. The co-conspirators are chilled to realize they might be dealing with a real monster.