The Shadow of the Tudor Rose earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Author Wendy Leighton-Porter’s The Shadow of the Tudor Rose is a delightful addition to the Shadows from the Past (book 9) children’s book series.  When twins Joe and Jemima and their talking cat Max, travel in time along with their friend Charlie, they dive head-first into a pivotal time in history.  Their plight is made all the more intriguing due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding their journey.   With the Spanish Navy geared up to invade England and overthrow the queen, this group of friends must work together in a time and place entirely foreign to them.  Meanwhile, there is a mystery to solve, and there is, of course, the ongoing quest to locate the twin’s parents who remain lost in time.  With a well-developed cast of characters and a plot that sizzles, The Shadow of the Tudor Rose is recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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Quantum Lace, by Bella St. John, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

In 1895 Lady Bridgit’s dream is interrupted by a lucid encounter with a man named Markus, a person living in the future.  Shrugging the encounter off as nothing more than a vivid dream she nearly forgets about the incident.  Then one day something happens which calls to question everything she ever believed to be true.  Thus, begins the magnificent tale of Quantum Lace, a novella. 

There are books out there about time travel that we’ve all read and enjoyed.  But this one is so entirely plausible, so highly engaging, that one can’t help but wonder if the concept of time travel is not only possible, but is perhaps undeniably real.  Taking science fiction to a whole new level, Quantum Lace is a book that will have readers packing their bags in preparation for their own expedition to an alternate place in time.  With a strong female protagonist and a cast of other well-developed characters, this book is sure to hit a home run with hard-to-please audiences and will leave them itching to get started on the next installment in the series.  

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Jumpin' the Rails, by Sheila W. Slavich, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Aleks and Adam have grown up together as best friends and fail to see the difference in the color of their skin.  But when they accidentally find themselves transported to the 1860s they experience first-hand what it's like to suffer the atrocities of bigotry in the south at a time when slavery was the norm.  So when Aleks returns to the present but discovers Adam is still trapped in the past, he is gravely concerned for the safety and well-being of his friend.  Desperate to find where and when Adam is, Aleks tries to return to the past so he can bring his friend back to the future.    This fast-paced story is full of fantastic adventures intertwined within real-life historical events.  Author Sheila W. Slavich breathes life into the events of the Civil War, making moments of yesteryear as real and vibrant as they once were.  Reluctant readers will revel in the story and may even develop a fascination for Civil War history.  Recommended for home and school libraries, Jumpin' the Rails earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org