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Name: Frozen in time
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Ali Sparkes

In present‑day England, thirteen‑year‑old Ben and his twelve‑year‑old sister Rachel stumble upon two children who have been frozen in a bomb shelter since 1956. As the siblings learn to protect the cryogenically preserved teens from discovery, they also teach them how to navigate the changes of modern society, all while handling the challenges of adolescence and family responsibilities.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Ali Sparkes

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