Timelight

Faith Conlon is a writer of fiction for young people. She began her career as a book editor in New York, later directing the publishing program for two decades at the independent feminist company Seal Press, where she launched the careers of many notable women writers. For many years she worked as a writing and reading mentor to young students, volunteering in both schools and public libraries. She is a member of the Western Washington chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and the Authors Guild. Timelight is her first novel. She lives with her family in Seattle, Washington.

Time travel, friendship, history, family, soccer, and magic — this story has everything I want! Conlon’s storytelling captures a sense of adventure and emotional depth we all crave. I love Charlie and his friends, and you will, too. —Tegan Tigani, Children’s Book Buyer, Queen Anne Book Company“When Charlie Winter learns his grandmother’s secret, he is launched into a time traveling quest to find a magical silver amulet that might solve the mystery of his missing mom, putting him right in the path of the evil Malcolm Mordrex. Luckily, Charlie has the help of three good friends—plus a dog, a cat, and a parrot fluent in French! This is a page turner with a big heart.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor author of Hattie Big Sky“A leisurely build-up leads to adventures that come thick and fast once the characters start going back in time. Charlie is a sympathetic character with loyal friends that readers will want to know more about.” —Kirkus Reviews“[Timelight] offers an innovative take on time travel . . . a fun book of time-traveling adventure.” —YA and Kids Books Central“A vivid time travel story that crosses generations of intent, power, and legacy . . . The action is swift, but what shines is the characterization . . . Libraries seeking an action-packed children’s adventure that elevates its subjects beyond time travel alone will find Timelight a powerful acquisition that works on a number of different thought-provoking levels.” —D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review