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In "Watcher in the Woods," twelve‑year‑old David and his family must navigate a series of uncanny time‑travel portals that appear within the walls of their California home. Their quest to locate a kidnapped mother takes them across multiple eras, each portal presenting new challenges and clues.
As their journey unfolds, a stranger surfaces, demanding that they sell the house that has been their refuge. The family’s resolve is tested as they balance the need for safety with the desire to hold onto their only remaining anchor. The novel blends suspense, family dynamics, and the supernatural elements of time travel in a tight, children‑friendly narrative.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert Liparulo
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