'A Mutiny in Time' follows the adventures of Dak Smyth, Sera Frosts, and Historian Riq as they travel back in time to fix breaks in history and search for Dak's missing parents. The story is filled with historical facts, engaging puzzles, and exciting adventures that appeal to young readers. The writing style is fast-paced, with a mix of humor and suspense that keeps readers entertained throughout the book.

Characters:

The characters are relatable, intelligent teens who collaboratively tackle challenges, striking a balance between youth competence and adult support.

Writing/Prose:

The author uses humor and straightforward language to create an engaging narrative, although the beginning lacks clarity in introducing key concepts.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative follows kids embarking on a time travel adventure filled with puzzles and historical contexts, as they attempt to rescue Dak's lost parents and navigate various organizations affecting their journey.

Setting:

The story unfolds across different historical settings, providing engaging contexts enriched with real figures and facts.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk and engaging, keeping readers involved through action and puzzles, although it may initially feel complex.

Notes:

The Infinity Ring is a time travel novel targeted at young teens.

The story features fast-paced action and humorous writing by James Dashner.

It revolves around themes of intelligent teens questioning adult authority.

Initial parts of the book can be confusing due to unexplained terms and organizations.

The author makes bold claims about pivotal historical events without clear justification.

Time travel concepts raise questions about altering history and its consequences.

The main characters, Dak and Sera, are teens who get involved in time travel adventures.

The narrative emphasizes that kids are capable of amazing feats, rather than portraying adults as incompetent.

The series will feature different authors for each of its seven planned books.

Readers can enjoy puzzles within the story that are also reflected in an online game.

The book teaches some history in a fun way, making it enjoyable for younger readers.

A unique secret panel in the book adds to the reading experience after finishing the story.

From The Publisher:

Scholastic's next multi-platform mega-event begins here!

History is broken, and three kids must travel back in time to set it right!

When best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste stumble upon the secret of time travel - a hand-held device known as the Infinity Ring - they're swept up in a centuries-long secret war for the fate of mankind. Recruited by the Hystorians, a secret society that dates back to Aristotle, the kids learn that history has gone disastrously off course.

Now it's up to Dak, Sera, and teenage Hystorian-in-training Riq to travel back in time to fix the Great Breaks . . . and to save Dak's missing parents while they're at it. First stop: Spain, 1492, where a sailor named Christopher Columbus is about to be thrown overboard in a deadly mutiny!

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lulareviewla

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7 months

This book was tiny, it took me maybe two hours, (tops) to read it. I really hope this series won't become like the 39 Clues series. I loved 39 Clues, but they went on for far too long.

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A Mutiny in Time

James Dashner

Book 1 in the series:Infinity Ring