I've been partially interested in checking out the Emily Windsnap series of books, but I looked into other things the author wrote first; figuring just one book would be good to start, to gauge whether a whole series would be worth it. After finishing this story, I can safely say I like Liz Kessler's writing, and can't wait to check out her other works.
Jenni is a shy, quiet, introverted girl who's family owns a time share. Every summer, they go to spend a week at a hotel/campsite, where she gets to see her best friend-energetic and outgoing Autumn. One day, while exploring the hotel, Jenni discovers an old fashioned elevator that, along with taking her up a floor, also takes her a full year into the future. There, she discovers a great tragedy has struck Autumn and her family, and has caused a rift between the two friends. With the help of an elderly lady also caught in the time trap, will Jenni be able to return to her own time and avert a disaster?
Like I said in the title, this reads like an episode of the Twilight Zone, only for a younger audience. Both Jenni and Autumn are amazingly well written; each with their own strengths and flaws, and they sound like actual kids (and not mini adults). While Autumn can be unintentionally bossy and controlling at times, she's none the less a very outspoken and supportive friend, and to see her dramatic change in the future is utterly heartbreaking. (What the tragedy is, I won't spoil here.) And Jenni goes through a massive character arc-beginning as an introvert who just follows the crowd, to learning how to be more confident and speak up for herself-a change that ultimately saves the future for both her and her friends. (Again, I won't spoil how.)
As for the time travel, I'd go easy on the specifics, because with any story involving time travel, you're bound to run into paradoxes. They explain the mechanics of the magic elevator pretty clearly and easily enough to follow, and there weren't any big holes in logic that I could find. And in any case, the "magic" isn't really the most important thing-the whole point is just to teach how our attitudes and actions can shape our future, in more ways than one.
For any fans of the Twilight Zone, time travel, and/or friendships and drama, this is the book for you. And to Liz Kessler, I'm definately checking out your other books now!
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