"I know we're forty years in the future... but everything's changed... it's like there's been a new ice age or something."
Jack and Angus are playing the newly released version of Point-of-Departure, which they've discovered is coded by VIGIL, explaining the extensive realism of the game, when they get a message on screen through the game: they need to meet the messenger for a clandestine meeting with Jack's father.
The boys take a trip up to the Edinburgh museum where they're passed a mysterious note with a location. Travelling to Tantallon on the coast, they discover that Jack's father has led them to the Revisionist Taurus, but it's strangely deserted - except for a couple bodies and some blood. The boys quickly check the Taurus to see where Jack's father has escaped to in time and discover that he's gone to the future and he's being chased by someone. A second time jump tells them that Jack's father has travelled back in time to try and figure out what has caused the future to change so drastically - but so has his pursuer. Will Jack and Angus be able to get back in time to save Jack's father?
The fourth instalment in the Jack Christie Adventures, Day of Rebellion explores what would happen if modern tech got loose in the past. Perfect for lovers of history and historical fiction alike, this novel packs history and science fiction into one thrilling adventure.
'Johnny O'Brien's original and consistently exciting novel makes sure that history truly comes alive in an unforgettable way.' - The Independent
'A terrific debut. The characters of Jack Christie and Angus are brilliantly drawn...you'll visualise the scenes and almost smell them as Jack tries to make sense of his new world. A very satisfying, sometimes shocking, but ultimately uplifting read.' - loverreading.co.uk
'If you're still wondering, may I say that if ever there was a book to take a chance on, this is it. Expect it to win awards, it's that good.' - Amazon reviewer
Johnny O'Brien was born in Edinburgh and studied history at Cambridge University. He got the idea for The Jack Christie Adventures when he came across his grandfather's medals from World War I. His debut and first book in the series, Day of the Assassins was longlisted for the 2010 Branford Boase Award and for the Book Trust's Booked Up 2010 programme. It was also shortlisted for the Children's Quills, a new award for historical fiction for children administered through the Historical Association. Johnny lives in Surrey, England, with his family.
Genre: Children's Fiction
Jack and Angus are playing the newly released version of Point-of-Departure, which they've discovered is coded by VIGIL, explaining the extensive realism of the game, when they get a message on screen through the game: they need to meet the messenger for a clandestine meeting with Jack's father.
The boys take a trip up to the Edinburgh museum where they're passed a mysterious note with a location. Travelling to Tantallon on the coast, they discover that Jack's father has led them to the Revisionist Taurus, but it's strangely deserted - except for a couple bodies and some blood. The boys quickly check the Taurus to see where Jack's father has escaped to in time and discover that he's gone to the future and he's being chased by someone. A second time jump tells them that Jack's father has travelled back in time to try and figure out what has caused the future to change so drastically - but so has his pursuer. Will Jack and Angus be able to get back in time to save Jack's father?
The fourth instalment in the Jack Christie Adventures, Day of Rebellion explores what would happen if modern tech got loose in the past. Perfect for lovers of history and historical fiction alike, this novel packs history and science fiction into one thrilling adventure.
Praise for Johnny O'Brien
'Johnny O'Brien's original and consistently exciting novel makes sure that history truly comes alive in an unforgettable way.' - The Independent
'A terrific debut. The characters of Jack Christie and Angus are brilliantly drawn...you'll visualise the scenes and almost smell them as Jack tries to make sense of his new world. A very satisfying, sometimes shocking, but ultimately uplifting read.' - loverreading.co.uk
'If you're still wondering, may I say that if ever there was a book to take a chance on, this is it. Expect it to win awards, it's that good.' - Amazon reviewer
Johnny O'Brien was born in Edinburgh and studied history at Cambridge University. He got the idea for The Jack Christie Adventures when he came across his grandfather's medals from World War I. His debut and first book in the series, Day of the Assassins was longlisted for the 2010 Branford Boase Award and for the Book Trust's Booked Up 2010 programme. It was also shortlisted for the Children's Quills, a new award for historical fiction for children administered through the Historical Association. Johnny lives in Surrey, England, with his family.
Genre: Children's Fiction
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