The Dog Snatcher, Guardians of Time Book 1

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Recognized as premier fiction for kids--winner of a Purple Butterfly award, and named a 2023 finalist for the prestigious Selah Awards. For ages 8-11. Eleven-year-old Jake is amazed to find a strange silver key at the end of his suburban driveway. Then a teenage boy kidnaps the family dog and vanishes. Jake and his twin Ava are determined to find their dog, and soon they use the key to seek help in--of all places--a clock shop. This clock shop travels through time and space, piloted by a 700-year-old Swiss alchemist. But the dog snatcher isn't easy to catch. He's a centuries-old alchemist too. An illustrated family-friendly story full of surprises, including a trip to France in 1680. Containing 18 illustrations. Lexile® reading level 550L --- "Ever since my son has read that book he is wanting to read more. (Smiley face) I am so grateful."--Mrs. Kennedy. "A wholesome romp through time, and readers learn a little history about Vienna and Lyon along the way." -Author of the Andi Carter books, Susan K. Marlow. "This is a fun journey of laughter and learning. The mystery includes a pirate key, an ancient clock shop, forgiveness, truth, new friends and family ties that warm the heart."-Azalea Dabill, author. "I really think it's a great book. It's interesting and definitely engaging."-E.S., age 10. --- Phyllis Wheeler writes time-travel stories for kids with a bit of fantasy thrown in. Her award-winning books for kids feature strong families and a moral compass. She and her husband live in St. Louis. Be on the lookout for new releases in this series! Katie O'Malley is an illustrator, sign artist and painter. Katie lives in Missouri with two kitties (three if you count her daughter). She loves Dolly Parton, woodland creatures, and picture books.