Books like Rewind by William Sleator
When Peter Saunders dies in a traffic accident, a mysterious voice offers him a chance to travel back to the fatal moment. With science‑fiction technology at his disposal, he confronts the possibility of changing his past, learning to confront his fears and reevaluate his life before the tragedy. The story follows Peter’s emotional journey as he navigates the implications of time alteration and the weight of new possibilities.
Set in a contemporary juvenile fiction world, “Rewind” explores themes of self‑perception, maturity, and the bond between parent and child, framed by a near‑death experience and speculative technology.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: William Sleator
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