The Sun, the Moon, and Maybe the Trains
by Rodney Jones
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Pub Date Sep 28 2012 | Archive Date Jan 08 2016
Description
John Bartley’s days are filled with working in the mill or the garden, and he can’t wait to see Zella at the next barn dance. But when he stumbles through a hidden portal in the forest, everything he’s ever known falls behind him.
A hundred and thirty-four years behind, to be exact.
Tess can’t quite believe John’s tale of time travel. Does he
really not know what a cell phone is? A car? Indoor plumbing? To
convince the girl he’s swiftly falling for that he’s not crazy, John
must delve into Tess’s history—his future—and solve the mystery of his
hometown’s demise.
But when they learn its fate, each faces a wrenching choice. Save their love or save the past?
Advance Praise
"...the kind of story that will give each reader something different to latch on to and contemplate, but overall will definitely enjoy." - Lovey Dovey Books
"...packed with action and heart wrenching turmoil." - Big Al's Books and Pals
"...I had no idea I was going to be in for such a delightful read." - Novels on the Run
"A fantastic read and very well written." - Stressed Rach
"...John was a great character. As his ideas and morals collide with the future, he remains true to himself. " - Getting Your Read On
"I would definitely recommend this book to YA readers, both young and old." - Workaday Reads
Average rating from 10 members
Featured Reviews
Renny B, Reviewer
Well, that was an entertaining, cozy read. Just like one of those 80s movies we sometimes catch again on a rerun on TV.
While no explanation is given as to how the time travel works in this scenario, I'm satisfied with it, but I have other questions...they're spoilers, though, so I'll hide them below.
****SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!***********
The thing that bothers me a bit, as it always does with this kind of story is how on earth is he going to live from then on in the future without any documents. I know he can sell his silver coins and have quite enough to start his new life but the lack of identification, diplomas and all the paper we strongly rely upon these days would make it barely possible. It's a pet peeve of mine and I'd like that any story like this tried to explain it, to give me some answers. He'd be an illegal, wouldn't he?
Also, Dr. Emmett Brown and his warnings about universal explosions inevitably come to mind when I read a time travel story that changes things so radically like in this case. Because the fire only happened because Tess went back and then she died there but not here and...wow, implications could be catastrophic.
***********END OF SPOILERS*******************
Well, it was certainly interesting enough to make me read it in one sitting. Perhaps I should stop trying to find too many answers and just enjoy the trip more.
I'd like to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC I received in exchange for my honest review. It didn't affect my opinion in any way.
Paula M, Reviewer
John Bartley finds himself in 2009 when he passes a tree and winds up at Tess McKinnon's house unsure of how to get home or how he got there. Tess is not quick to believe John's story and tests his history to find out how much it is true. When she is unable to shake the feeling that John needs her help she does what she can to help him.
This book was great and reminds me like various other time traveling books, where characters need help to return to their time frame. I enjoyed the story and learning about Tess and John and the various details of their history.
Definitely a great book with history and depth of characters
sue w, Reviewer
The sun, the moon and maybe the trains by Rodney Jones is a time travel adventure. And us available to purchase now.
John Bartley's days are filled with working in the mill or the garden, and he can't wait to see Zella at the next barn dance, but when he stumbles through a hidden portal in the forest, everything he's ever known falls behind him.
A hundred and thirty-four years behind, to be exact.
A very good read.
I loved John and Tess. Devoured in less than 24 hours.
There was nothing I disliked about this book.
Highly recommended. 5* from me.
Thanks to netgalley for the arc.
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