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Joe, Jodie, and Anna embark on an adventurous time‑travel quest searching for a mysterious Book. The trio finds themselves in fourteenth‑century Scotland, where they ally with Lady Agnes to defend her realm from English forces and the formidable outlaw Mad Jack. Their journey blends historical conflict with humor and action as they uncover secrets of the past to secure the Book’s power.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jon Scieszka
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