by Maureen Doyle McQuerry
Available March 25, 2014
From the publisher's website:
About the book
Beyond the Door, the first in the Time Out of Time duet from Maureen Doyle McQuerry, weaves a compelling coming-of-age story with fantasy and mythology. With his love of learning and the game of Scrabble, Timothy James feels like the only person who understands him is his older sister, Sarah, and he’s fairly certain nothing interesting will ever happen to him. But one night, while his parents and sister are away, the door opens, and mythical creatures appear in his own living room! Soon, a mystery of unparalleled proportions begins to unfold, revealing an age-old battle of Light against Dark, and Timothy must embark on a quest to prevent the Dark from controlling the future and changing the past. But he can’t complete the quest alone. Timothy has to team up with his sister and the school bully, Jessica, to face an ancient evil, and in the process, this unlikely trio discover they are each more than meets the eye.
Praise for Time Out of Time
"McQuerry smoothly blends adventure, coming-of-age, and mystery with a mythological world where special academic and problem-solving talents are required assets rather than nerd-bait for bullies. The characters are charming, and the quirky, supernatural good guys are compassionate and forgiving."
--VOYA
"A promising start to a fantasy series mines the rich ore of Celtic mythology and propels a young boy into cosmic battle."
--Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Time Out of Time
"McQuerry smoothly blends adventure, coming-of-age, and mystery with a mythological world where special academic and problem-solving talents are required assets rather than nerd-bait for bullies. The characters are charming, and the quirky, supernatural good guys are compassionate and forgiving."
--VOYA
"A promising start to a fantasy series mines the rich ore of Celtic mythology and propels a young boy into cosmic battle."
--Kirkus Reviews
I have 5 FREE copies of the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) up for grabs. For your chance to win, simply post a comment to the blog and be sure and include first name, city, state and email contact. Deadling for posts is Monday, March 3, 2014 at noon MST. Winners will be chosen by Randomizer and notified shortly after 12:00 p.m. MST on March 3. Please be sure and check your email that day. Winners have 24 hours to respond to my email. Books will ship from New York. Be the first to read Time Out of Time! Good luck and start posting!
Hello! I would like to be entered into the drawing for a free copy of the book. My name is Sarah from Hudson Falls, NY. You can reach me at scordts@sals.edu. Thank you!
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Aberdeen, ID
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This has possibilities...
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Sudbury Public Schools (MA)
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Paris, TN
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Sci fi and Scrabble-a curious combination. Brian Johnson. Springdale,Arkansas. bjohnson3@sdale.org
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Salisbury, MD
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Chatham, VA
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Thanks for the chance to win an ARC!
ReplyDeleteMaggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School
Fort Worth, TX
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My kids eat up anything mythological. Sounds great!
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Houston, TX
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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Heidelberg Germany
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Looks like a book my kids would love.
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This seems to be quite reminscent of A WRINKLE IN TIME. It does sound good!
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Irving, TX
Sounds fun! Thanks for having these contests!
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Peoria, IL
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I'd love to win this book! Love the cover!
ReplyDeleteI just love the amount of new fantasy that is coming available. Thanks.
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Guinyard-Butler Middle School
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Pasadena, TX
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Christiansburg, VA
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