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During a summer in San Antonio, Texas, twelve‑year‑old Nan and her younger brother spend time with their grandmother. While exploring the yard they uncover buried artifacts. These objects grant them the ability to travel back through time, allowing them to witness significant events in their family’s history.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Peni R. Griffin
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