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The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure

The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure

Todd A. Fonseca

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416 ratings·39 reviews

A century-old mystery, unsolved and echoing into the present. When ten-year-old Aaron trades the city for a quiet country life, boredom is the least of his worries. Jake, a local farm girl, insists his house is haunted, whispering tales of a vanished Amish boy lured away by the wind. Aaron dismisses...

Pages
214
Format
Kindle Edition
Published
2008-01-01

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Todd A. Fonseca
Todd A. Fonseca

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Growing up in the northern Indiana city of Mishawaka, Todd A Fonseca learned of the Amish culture through frequent family Sunday drives to rural Nappanee Indiana. This small town is home to a large Amish community. Those visiting the area experience the Amish through the town’s shops and nearby Amish Acres.During these...

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Leisha McCoy
Leisha McCoy ·4 years ago
A fantastic read for any middle schooler who loves science fiction. The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure by Todd A. Fonseca had me guessing until the very last page. Highly recommend this one if you're looking for exciting science fiction book reviews for young readers!
Ashley
Ashley·14 years ago
1. Science Fiction 2. A centuries-old mystery, unsolved for ages, now ensnares ten-year-old Aaron! Initially, Aaron thinks Jake is just messing with him, spinning tales of a boy who once lived in his house and vanished without a trace after some bizarre event. But soon, Aaron starts to believe Jake might be telling the truth… 3. Review: a. The storyline is where *The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure* by Todd A. Fonseca truly shines. b. This is a thrilling and captivating novel that masterf...
John
John·14 years ago
Okay, so I know *The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure* by Todd A. Fonseca is aimed at younger readers, but it kept showing up in my searches for new time travel books on Kindle. So, I thought, why not? And honestly, I was really surprised! It's a genuinely engaging and fun story, even for adults, and the characters are smart and interesting. I was a tiny bit bummed that Aaron and Jake didn't actually get to *travel* through time in this one. As I read, I kept wondering where they'd end up ...
Robin
Robin·16 years ago
After reading Todd Fonseca's The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure, one word springs to mind: charming. It's a genuinely wholesome and fun story with a whole lot of heart.While I'm a big fan of YA books, this one seems geared towards a slightly younger audience than I usually read, with the main character being 10 years old. I thought that might make it a bit dull for a 40-something like me, but I was totally wrong. I was completely engrossed.The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure remin...
Debra
Debra·16 years ago
While camping in the backyard of his new home, ten-year-old Aaron Logan thinks he hears someone call his name. As he tries to find the source, he stumbles upon an old barn at the back of the property. Inside, he discovers a trunk filled with curious objects. Aaron’s new friend Jake reveals that the farm the Logans now own is haunted by an Amish boy, also named Aaron, who vanished from this very farm a century ago. The discovery of a map and a page from the missing boy’s diary sets Aaron and Jake...
Roy
Roy·17 years ago
This book transported me back to when I was an avid 10-year-old reader, which is both ironic and apt since it features 10-year-old time travelers. But I’ve gotten ahead of myself (yet more time traveling) as I pen this review about a most wonderful young adult novel – *The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure* by Todd A. Fonseca. I typically don't read much fiction geared towards pre-teens and those in their early teenage years, having left that period of my life decades behind. Prior to *The ...
Sandy
Sandy·17 years ago
Delightful, wholesome, and intelligent reading for young and not-so-young adults. I remain charmed and delighted after finishing Todd Fonseca’s The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure. As other reviewers point out, this is the story of two youngsters: a brilliant boy who has recently relocated from the city to the country, and an adventurous farm girl. Tom Sawyer-style, they embark upon adventures that lead them to very unexpected places. I don’t want to reveal more of the story, though the t...
Dee Marie
Dee Marie·17 years ago
At first glance, "The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure" seems like your typical YA sci-fi adventure story. The plot starts out simple enough: a young boy, Aaron, and his tomboy friend, Jake, stumble upon an ancient mystery of the universe – a time machine. But this story is more than just a fun adventure for young readers. It's also a subtle learning experience. Todd Fonseca cleverly weaves a wealth of life lessons into the pages of his story. I was pleasantly surprised to find "The Time ...
Dennis Batchelder
Dennis Batchelder·17 years ago
Pleasant, informative, and fun!Todd Fonseca's "The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure" is a story about Aaron, a 10-year-old boy who's just moved from Minneapolis to the Amish countryside of Pennsylvania. He and his new friend Jake (a know-it-all girl, kind of like Hermione Granger without the wand) discover a hidden time machine and uncover how it sparked a spooky legend about a young Amish boy who disappeared a century ago.Fonseca tells the story mostly from Aaron's perspective, and it tou...
J.R.
J.R.·17 years ago
Todd A. Fonseca's "The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure" is a fantastic read, perfect for kids and adults alike. Fonseca has a real talent for crafting realistic and likeable characters, from Aaron's parents to the main duo, 10-year-old best friends Aaron and Jake. I found myself laughing out loud several times at Fonseca's clever way with words. It's a genuinely fun children's book.For adults, reading "The Time Cavern: An Aaron & Jake Adventure" is like stepping back into a time when the ...