When Time Stands Still by Diane Martin | Children’s Fantasy/Mystery Book Review ~ Excerpt
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Book Details
When Time Stands Still by Diane Martin Published by Tellwell Talent on 12/20/2022
Genres: Fiction, Christian, Fantasy, Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 204
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsThree siblings, Megan, Nicholas, and Brooke, think they are going on an uneventful family vacation. They couldn't be more wrong! They find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance, many years ago, of their great-great-uncle Jack.
After being spirited away to a foreign land, the siblings wonder if they will ever solve the case, let alone get home again. Back at camp, where time stands still, their baby brother Tanner just might have found the missing piece that unlocks an old family mystery.
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Excerpt from When Time Stands Still
It’s one of the best times of the year! Days of sunshine and freedom await. School was finally out, and the summer holidays were begging for a bit of adventure and lazy days. Every year for Megan, Nicholas, Brooke, and Tanner, their escapades and respite took place while camping at Rainbow Falls with their parents for a couple of weeks.
It was a long drive there, about four hours; however, the kids didn’t mind because they always had such a great time there. Mom’s family has been travelling to this particular site for many generations, and the kids could understand why! There was so much to explore. Their special camping place was a semi-secluded location set in the mountains with an abundance of colourful wildflowers and a wide variety of wildlife. But before they could go, there was much to be done.
“Brooke, that’s mine!” Megan snapped, snatching the little photo book from her younger sister’s petite hands and causing a photograph to fall out. Anger was starting to bubble inside Megan, and her deep blue eyes seemed to turn almost black. Her tanned skin transformed to a rosy red as she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and continued to pack, praying Brooke would go away.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for When Time Stands Still
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My thoughts on When Time Stands Still
When Time Stands Still by Diane Martin is a fun little mystery read for older children, middle grade, and up.
In typical family fashion, there is a lot of dialogue and bickering. Events developed slowly, but that gave me time to become acquainted with all the characters. The settings are well-described, and the world-building is age appropriate.
There is just enough mystery to capture the attention and imaginations of younger readers and just enough magic to wow them. I would recommend it for readers 8 and up…way up. This grandma enjoyed it. There is always something special about sharing a book with your kids and grandchildren.
The illustrations by Emma McLay are a delightful addition to the story. They add a nice touch, so the reading is slightly broken up. I have found younger readers to be intimidated by their first excursions into a higher level of reading material.
I look forward to reading more from this author and series.
I received a digital copy for a blog tour. This review is my honest opinion.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Diane Martin
Diane Martin currently lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Fab, along with two of their children, Brooke and Tanner. They have two Yorkie-poos named Cups and Chewie as well. Megan and Nicholas are all grown up and currently live in Alberta, Canada.
The series Medallion Mysteries was born out of Diane's love for reading stories to her children when they were young. She also enjoys a great mystery! Her children were the inspiration for her writing, and they appear in the series.
Diane hopes her writing will encourage all children to use their imaginations and create their own stories!
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Giveaway!
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Official Tour Page for When Time Stands Still
Full Tour Schedule:
March 13: Sandra’s Book Club
March 20: Gina Rae Mitchell
March 20: The Avid Reader
March 27: Enchanting Reviews
April 3: Paws.Read.Repeat
April 3: Kit ‘n Kabookle
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on When Time Stands Still, this sounds like a great story that my teen-aged grandchildren and I will enjoy reading
The book sounds like a wonderful read. My granddaughter would love it!
Diane Martin is a new author to me, but I want to thank this blog for the introduction. I saw some great children’s books on her Goodreads page.