{"title":"Time Keys","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"time-keys-series-1-4-books-collection-set-m-g-leonard-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"Time Keys Series 1-4 Books Collection Set by M. G. Leonard - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHunt for the Golden Scarab\u003cbr\u003eThe Legend of Viking Thunder\u003cbr\u003eThe Impossible Gladiator\u003cbr\u003eAttack of the Sea Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Time Keys series by M. G. Leonard whisks young readers through secret doors in time, from the sands of Ancient Egypt to the thunder of Viking longships, the roar of the Roman Colosseum, and the cannon fire of Tudor naval warfare. This four-book paperback collection follows Sim, Jeopardy, and their friends as they race to outwit the sinister Council of Keys, protect history's secrets, and discover their own hidden power as Time Keys. Packed with mystery, danger, and genuine historical detail, it's an irresistible adventure series for curious middle-grade readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHunt for the Golden Scarab opens the series as Sim learns his mother holds the power to open doors through time, forcing the pair into a desperate chase to Ancient Egypt in search of Nefertiti's lost tomb before the dangerous Council of Keys can find it first. In The Legend of Viking Thunder, Sim and Jeopardy travel back to the age of longships and legend, navigating a world of warriors and myth as the Council closes in once more. The Impossible Gladiator sends the friends tumbling into the deadly Roman Colosseum, where survival depends on quick wits as much as courage, in a story blending music and mystery into one of history's most infamous arenas. The series continues with Attack of the Sea Dogs, a Tudor-era adventure placing Sim, Jeopardy, and Nelson aboard Sir Francis Drake's ship as England goes to war with Spain on the high seas. Across all four books, M. G. Leonard pairs fast-paced, time-bending plots with real historical texture, making the series a natural fit for classroom reading linked to Key Stage history topics as well as independent reading at home. Each adventure stands alone while building toward a larger mystery about the Time Keys themselves and why the Council wants them stopped. Illustrated interiors by Manuel Sumberac add atmosphere throughout, bringing each historical setting vividly to life for readers making their first leap into chapter-book adventure fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback collection in reading order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends time travel with real historical settings: Egypt, Vikings, Rome, and Tudor England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by acclaimed author M. G. Leonard, creator of the Beetle Boy trilogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, mystery-driven plots for ages 8-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Key Stage 2 history topics for classroom and homeschool use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, great for gifting or a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHunt for the Golden Scarab — Sim and his mother go on the run when a dangerous secret about her power to open doors in time is revealed, launching a race to Ancient Egypt.\u003cbr\u003eThe Legend of Viking Thunder — Sim and Jeopardy travel back to the Viking age, pursued once again by the secretive Council of Keys.\u003cbr\u003eThe Impossible Gladiator — the friends are thrown into the deadly Roman Colosseum in the third installment of the series.\u003cbr\u003eAttack of the Sea Dogs — Sim, Jeopardy, and Nelson board Sir Francis Drake's ship the Elizabeth Bonaventure as war breaks out with Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM. G. Leonard is a British author best known for her acclaimed Beetle Boy trilogy and the Adventures on Trains series, as well as her new Time Keys series. Her books are known for combining fast-moving adventure with real scientific or historical detail, encouraging young readers to see the natural and historical world with fresh curiosity. Beetle Boy was longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and the Branford Boase Award. The Time Keys series continues Leonard's signature blend of high-stakes storytelling and genuine educational value, bringing history to life one time-traveling adventure at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory comes alive through pulse-pounding time-travel adventure, making this set a brilliant birthday or holiday gift, stocking stuffer, or addition to a classroom library. Perfect for summer reading or back-to-school excitement, it keeps young adventurers turning pages while sneaking in real history along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M.G. Leonard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58984279245174,"sku":"MAN-VRT-MAC-U4112-9124178934","price":42.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/time-keys-collection-m-g-leonard-paperback.jpg?v=1791967190"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/time-keys.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}