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A group of young friends travel back in time to key periods in history in this new chapter book adventure series, making learning fun! A normal day of hide-and-seek turns into a discovery of a lifetime when five young friends are transported back in time after finding a secret clubhouse at the top of a sycamore tree. Dubbing themselves the Tree House Club, Ashley, Emma, Keith, Aaron, and Harry learn that events of the past didn't necessarily unfold the way they learned in school. The treehouse has magical abilities that take Ashley and her friends to Guanahani in 1492, a time the kids requested to witness Christopher Columbus's first arrival on his voyage to the New World! There, the friends-dubbed the Tree House Club-meet the kind and generous Taino Lukku-Cairo tribespeople who welcome their new visitors with food and gifts. It isn't long before the Taino chief, Tiburon, and the Tree House Club friends see three sailing ships approaching. With history on their side, the kids realize it is the famed explorer, Christopher Columbus, who quickly makes his claim for the Taino's native land for the Queen of Spain. The kids soon learn that what their history books did not teach them was some of the lesser-known facts about Columbus, his greedy intentions in Guanahani-or San Salvador, as he named it-and his poor treatment of the humble Taino people. But the children's friendships with the Taino put their own lives in danger from the European colonists. Will the treehouse save them in time? Order your copy now and find out!

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"""The first thing to note about this book is its ability to draw young readers into the intriguing world of five friends whose efforts to play hide-and-seek result in an experience that tests their confidence in reality itself. The first-person game turns into a journey none of the kids expected in a story punctuated by color drawings that bring the chapters to life."" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review ""The vivid descriptions of the past and the interactions between the characters and historical figures make this a captivating read for children and adults alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and informative way to learn about history."" - Kameron Brook, Reviewer, Reedsy Discovery ""It's a story that challenges readers to think critically about the past and to question the narratives they've been taught. With its engaging characters and exciting plot, this book is sure to capture the imagination of young readers and spark their curiosity about the world around them."" - Readers' Choice Book Awards ""What sets this book apart is its attention to detail and historical accuracy. The author has clearly done extensive research to ensure that each period is accurately portrayed, which makes the story all the more immersive. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and their adventures are exciting and unpredictable."" - Booklife by Publishers Weekly ""Find Me In Time is a wildly entertaining story that will keep kids paying attention to every page as they tour history in a brand-new way. L.T. Caton is either a history buff or has spent some serious time researching the places, times, and history that happen in each location."" - Amy Raines, Readers' Favorite ""From the first scene, L.T. Caton wraps us in the plot and characters. The detailed illustrations help us see the story as it unfolds and give it depth. The culture and language of the Taino people are seamlessly woven into the story, giving us a better picture of the natives and what shaped their lives."" - Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers' Favorite ""One of the most notable aspects of this book is the author's ability to portray even harrowing historical events in a delicate yet honest manner. Caton's ingenious historical retelling and smooth storyline contain appealing visuals and, most importantly, its critique of the biased way history has often been recorded."" - Karen Almeida, Assistant Editor, Literary Titan ""L.T. Caton loves history; her desire is to allow her love of the subject to become infectious. In Find Me In Time, she meets her goal to make history come alive and exciting. I recommend it to help children become interested in history."" - Philip Van Heusen, Readers' Favorite"

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Children's book author L.T. Caton knew early in her teaching career that she wanted to be a writer. As a young student, history was her least favorite subject because she found it boring and often questioned why the historical facts in textbooks provided one perspective.As a teacher and writer, L.T.'s goal is to educate students in a fun way about people in history who are often not mentioned in textbooks and explore the many conflicting versions of history. She hopes to achieve this goal through the book series, Find Me in Time, a collection of chapter books covering significant historical events or periods.L.T. thinks a great book has relatable characters, an engaging plot, and a lesson learned that can be applied to real-life long after the book is closed. She hopes her books inspire a love of reading and, in particular, motivate children of color and young girls to learn about people in history who look like them.Hailing from New York, when she's not writing fascinating historical fiction stories for young readers, L.T. enjoys being near the ocean-fishing, walking on the beach, sailing, and cycling. She also enjoys baking, cooking, traveling, community service, and being with family and friends. Her family, including her parents, sister, and late maternal grandmother, have supported her professional journey.Find Me in Time's debut title is Meeting Columbus, about the famed explorer's first landing in the New World.

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