Meyer, William. The
Search for the Lost Prophecy (The Timekeepers, Book 2. Sleeping Bear Press 2018
205p $16.99 ISBN 978-1-58536-982-9 elem/ms Adventure
VG-BN
This is the second title
for Horace J. Edwards and the Time Keepers series. While cleaning out
his grandparents’ house, Horace finds a journal kept by his grandfather. He
also discovers that the portal for time travel, which he used in the first
novel, has been destroyed. Back in town,
Horace and his two friends accidentally find a new portal that leads them to
Detroit in the 1920’s. They visit the Scarab Club, headquarters of the Time Keepers
secret order. Horace is given a clue to the location of the mystic Benben Stone
and is tasked with keeping it safe. Horace knows that enemies also want the
location of the stone, and he tries to proceed alone. Failing in that, he seeks
the help of his two friends. The stone is saved for now, but Horace receives
the news that it is up to him to permanently return the stone to its source,
which is a set-up for book 3.
This book encompasses time
travel, adventure, and excitement that also stresses honoring the past and the
value of friendship. Boys will love the adventure and suspense.
Summary: Horace discovers
another portal. This time it leads to 1920’s Detroit. He is tasked to protect the Benben stone but
he needs the help of his friends. Mystery and excitement with time travel. Grades 3-7.
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