The Time Travel Diaries
Caroline Lawrence
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK
From the author of The Roman Mysteries comes a nail-biting time-travel adventure, set in Roman London – where past meets present.
Billionaire Solomon Daisy is obsessed with the skeleton of a blue eyed African girl from Roman London. When his tech guys accidentally invent a time machine he decides to send London schoolboy Alex Papas on a mission. Time travel is easier for kids, and Alex knows Greek and a little Latin. The portable portal is placed in London’s Mithraeum, recently relocated back to its original 3rd century AD site. Now all Alex has to do is go through and find the blue-eyed girl.
There are just three rules:
1. Naked you go and naked you must return.
2. Drink, don’t eat.
3. As little interaction as possible.
But Time Travel is fun fair, and there are more ways to die in Roman London than Alex could have guessed.
Reviews
Brilliant and fun to read story
Commander Sandwich Owl 29.07.2024
I really enjoyed this book. I think the best part about the book is that you learn Latin words throughout. My favourite character was pletra, the blue eyed girls slave. I would recommend this book to my friends and children year 3 and above
General Cilla Biscuits 08.08.2023
Star Reviewer
It was very interesting because it was all about Romans.
Senor Bruno Possum 07.08.2023
I liked Dino because he is very funny and he likes being rich. I liked that you had to be naked to go n the time machine, it was funny.
Inspector Merlin Biscuits 05.09.2022
It was fictional and I recommend it because it’s a good book. It had facts about Ancient Rome. The best part of the book was the adventure part of it.
Prince Pluto Anteater 10.08.2022
Really showed just how much children today are like children from ancient Rome. Jealousy, crushes, gossip and adventure - it's all in there!
Queen Flossy Pendragon 29.08.2021
It is such an amazing, brilliant book because it is all about time travelling. Caroline Lawrence is a fabulous author because she has used so much description and I love descriptive writing. I would rate this book 5 stars!!
Anonymous 24.10.2020
I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes time travel and Romans.
Prince Aardvark Tyrannosaurus 18.08.2020
Loved this book it was really exciting. It was fictional and I felt like I was there too. Leader was my fav person
Senorita Tuesday Foxtail 25.07.2020
This a great book for people who love adventure! Time travel diaries is a fiction book with a historical edge. My favourite character is plectra because she is so kind and is always willing to help. I recommend this book to people who like history and adventure or 9-12
Anonymous 14.08.2019
I wouldn't recommend this book as *it is a bit disgusting , weird and boring at times.* My thoughts are what I mentioned earlier.* My favourite character is Mr. Daisy.
Coach Natty Gormenghast 15.07.2019
