Borrowed Time

Praise for Chronal Engine:

“Think Survivor and Robinson Crusoe, with a helping of Jurassic Park and a seasoning of The Time Machine.” —School Library Journal

“This is exactly the book young dino fans would write themselves.” —Booklist

In this time-travel dinosaur adventure, Max Pierson-Takahashi and his friend Petra return to the days of the dinosaurs, where they must survive attacks from mosasaurs, tyrannosaurs, and other deadly creatures, including a vengeful, pistol-toting girl from the 1920s. The fast pace, mind-bending time twists, and Greg Leitich Smith’s light, humorous touch make this an exciting, fun choice for readers looking for adventure and nonstop action.

How do you survive the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs aren’t your only problem?
Time Machine Trouble: The family’s Chronal Engine has sent generations of Piersons into the past. But this time, getting back might be impossible.Dinosaur Encounters: From fearsome mosasaurs in the water to a hungry T. rex on land, Max and Petra must use all their wits to avoid becoming prehistoric prey.A Villain Out of Time: A vengeful, pistol-toting girl from the 1920s is also stranded in the past, and she blames Max’s family for everything that’s gone wrong.Mind-Bending Time Twists: Max and Petra aren’t the only ones lost in time. When their path collides with their own relatives from 1985, they’ll have to unravel a paradox to save everyone.