Books like Both Sides of Time by Caroline B. Cooney
When Annie, a high‑school senior, longs to escape the routine of modern life, she is mysteriously carried back to the 1890s. In this romantic yet harsh decade, she confronts the realities of a bygone era—its beauty and its hardships.
As she navigates the past, Annie learns that every period has its own challenges. The story follows her journey as she discovers the true meaning of time, love, and resilience.
Through her adventures, readers explore the contrast between the idealized past and the reality that comes with stepping into a different era.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Caroline B. Cooney
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