Time Surfers - by Kevin Sylvester (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A fast-paced illustrated time-travel adventure, from the author of Apartment 713 and the MiNRS series, about a father and son who are part of an elite team from the future who dive into the past to save lost treasures--and who end up in life-changing trouble

Caleb Fisher is the right-hand to his time-surfer, scientist father, John. Together on their thick metallic ship, they travel at super speed into the past and rescue treasures that have otherwise been lost--priceless works of art from the torpedoed RMS Lusitania, a crown jewel threatened by a flood in 1216 CE England--all for the good of humanity and for the glory of the ruling Global Council. But there are rules for time surfers. Never bring back anything that could change the course of history. And never, under penalty of death, bring back another human being.

John Fisher is haunted by the loss of his wife in a mysterious incident, and he is always looking for a way to go deeper into the past and stay longer. John forbids Caleb to come on one particularly dangerous mission--to save ancient scrolls from the burning Great Library of Alexandria. But Caleb sneaks on board and what happens in 48 BCE returns with the Fishers into the future and changes their lives forever.

Review Quotes

"Action! Adventure! Time travel! But the beating heart of this story is love and family. Time Surfers has everything a young reader needs."
-- Arthur Slade, author of Dust

"Kevin Sylvester has written a fast-paced time travel adventure that kids will love. Caleb's journey of self-discovery and uneasy relationship with his troubled father, along with all the action, art history, and plot twists make for a fun ride with a ton of heart." - -- Kristy Jackson, author of Governor General's Literary Award finalist Mortified and Touching Grass