Books like Hey kid, want to buy a bridge by Jon Scieszka
Fred, Sam, and Joe discover a magical book that sends them back to 1877 New York City. Joined by their granddaughters, who have also come from the future, the adventurous trio must navigate the challenges of the past and find a way to return to their own time.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jon Scieszka
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