Recently I was given the opportunity to read The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper by Fiona Ingram.
About the Author
but up until a few years ago, she was a journalist and editor. Something rather unexpected sparked her new career as an author—a family trip to Egypt with her mother and two young nephews. They had a great time and she thought she’d write them a short story as a different kind of souvenir…. Well, one book and a planned book series later, she had changed careers. She has now published Book 3 (The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper) in her middle grade adventure series Chronicles of the Stone, with many awards for the first book,Book Summary
their old enemy, will Adam, Justin, and Kim survive long enough to find the Third Stone of Power? With only a young boy, Tukum, as their guide, the kids make their way through the dense and dangerous jungle to find the lost city of stone gods, where the Stone of Power might be located. River rafting on a crocodile-infested river and evading predators are just part of this hazardous task. Of course, their old adversary Dr. Khalid is close behind as the kids press on. But he is not the worst of their problems. This time Adam will clash with a terrible enemy who adopts the persona of an evil Aztec god, Tezcatlipoca, and is keen to revive the ancient tradition of human sacrifice. Adam, Justin, and Tukum must play a dreadful ball game of life and death and maybe survive. Will they emerge alive from the jungle? Will Dr. Khalid find the third Stone of Power before they do?My Review
This was a book geared towards children so I enlisted my boys. I read it with my 4 and 11 yr old. My boys loved it. We read a little each evening. Then one night as I was reading my 11 yr old excitedly told me what happened next. The stinker had snuck and read ahead without us. He said he just could not wait until the next day to find out what happened and ended up reading the entire book. We all were interested and loved the entire book. It was a great way to incorporate family time with something fun.
My son said in regards to the book he loved that it not only was entertaining but it included historical information about the Aztecs and that was his favorite part.
If you want a book that is not only semi educational but entertaining then this is a great book to read with your kiddos.
Many thanks for such a lovely review! The ‘little stinker’ sounds like my kind of reader. i think I’d also read ahead. And I am glad he enjoyed the historical bits. The Aztecs and the Maya are still my favourites (in a long list of favourites!). Please email me if you’d like pdfs of books 1 and 2 to start the adventure at the very beginning.
Author
We loved reviewing your book!! I will email you. My son wants to read the other 2 because he says he needs to know how it starts lol.
I would be delighted to send you the pdfs and please consider posting reviews on Amazon to encourage other adventurous young readers. And definitely, once you know how the adventure starts, he’ll be hooked on the remaining books (which I am busy writing!).
I have always loved books that teach about new things along with story telling. This seems like a great read to kids of diff ages. I’ll have to pick it up for my 4,8 year old.
Author
It is great. My 5 yr old is still working on attention span and it kept him entertained. Your kiddos would love it especially if they like a good adventure
we need to start reading longer books together, we start school today so what a great suggestion!
How cool! I love imaginative kids books like this, so much fun!
Author
It really was a fun book. Im 35 and even i was entertained
Sounds like a great book to read with the kids! I love books like these because they are educational and interesting to read.
Author
Us too!! We love any book that can keep you entertained and teach you something. Best of both worlds.
I love that your son got so excited about reading that he polished off the entire book on his own! Sounds like a great series for that age group!
Author
He loves to read. He has asked me to buy the rest of the series because he wants to read them
This is the kind of adventure that sucks kids in and carries them off to extraordinary events and lands unknown. They learn as the heroes do so they truly feel part of the action!
Many thanks to everyone for such positive comments. I am happy to send pdfs to anyone interested in enjoying this adventure.