Genre: Mystery
Age Recommendation: Grade 7/8
Age Recommendation: Grade 7/8
"The Time Keeper" is a Red Maple 2026 nominee. This mystery is set in 1902 Scotland where twelve-year old orphan, Malcolm, works as an apprentice time keeper to Jack. Malcolm is best friends with Jack's son, Peter. Sadly, Peter is very sick and doesn't seem to be getting any better despite the efforts of Dr. Fiona MacIsaac. One morning, Malcolm arrives to find the workshop has been broken into and Jack is missing. He finds a note from Jack that tells him which clocks he should visit. Malcolm assumes these are priority jobs, until he reaches the first location and finds his master dead. This begins Malcolm's journey to discover a cure for Peter and to find out who is responsible for Jack's death. This is a story that will keep the reader guessing. It's a story of friendship and family and will be enjoyed by those who like mystery and historical fiction.
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