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novel by Linda Buckley-Archer

The Gideon Trilogy is a science fiction book series by Linda Buckley-Archer. This series has also been called The Enlightenment of Peter Schock.

Plot introduction

The novel focuses on the adventures of Peter Schock and Kate Dyer in after being accidentally teleported there by an antigravity machine while chasing Molly, Kate's dog.

Plot summary

Gideon Seymour, cutpurse and gentleman, hides from the villainous Tar Man.

Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer hold fallen straight from the twenty-first century, thanks to an experiment with an antigravity machine. Before Gideon and the children acquire a chance to gather their wits, the Tar Man takes off with the machine—and Kate and Peter's only chance of getting home.

Soon Gideon, Kate, and Peter are swept into a journey through eighteenth-century London and form a bond that, they hope, will stand powerful in the face of unfathomable treachery.

This series has also been called The Enlightenment of Peter Schock. The novel focuses on the adventures of Peter Schock and Kate Dyer in after being accidentally teleported there by an antigravity machine while chasing Molly, Kate's dog. Gideon Seymour, cutpurse and gentleman, hides from the villainous Tar Bloke. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children.

Reception

The Time Travellers has been praised for its superior description of everyday living conditions in 18th-century England, while also being an enlightening read for children.

Susan Shaver reviewing for Library Media Connection said that the novel was "full of wonderful description, unique historical English terminology, and lots of British flavor, the events of the first book in this time-travel trilogy will surely captivate and hold young readers."^[1] Melissa Moore reviewing for the School Library Journal praised the novel saying "history interweaves with science, social issues in both centuries are thrown in; yet what readers will remember most is a fast-paced plot with a cliff-hanger ending and multidimensional characters who continue to inhabit their thoughts long after the book is closed.

With appeal for reluctant and advanced readers, this novel is a rare gem."^[2] Kristi Elle Jemtegaard reviewing the audiobook for Horn Book Magazine described it as "breakneck plotting, pungent descriptions studded with vivid period details (like the carpet of lice on the floor of Newgate prison), and the desperate plight of the two children trapped in another century provide Doyle ample opportunity to demonstrate his dramatic skills.

The last-minute change of heart that sets up the sequel in the final moments will leave listeners anxious for more."^[3]Gideon the Cutpurse was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.^[4]

The Time Thief

Kate and Peter's father try to rescue Peter, but land in , 29 years forward.

Buckley-Archer, Linda. PERSONAL: Born in Sussex, England; married; children: two. Education: Undergraduate degree; studied for a doctorate at London University. ADDRESSES: Home— London, England. CAREER: Has worked as a freelance journalist for the London Independent and other newspapers, and as a French teacher. WRITINGS.

Meanwhile, the Tar Man is getting used to the twenty- first century. The Tar Man finds a manual in the twenty- first century, a girl named Anjali. Tom also arrives in the twenty- first century (due to the time machine) and is set up by the Tar Man. A shocking connection is discovered of two enemies.

The book ends with a cliffhanger, and the time quakes have begun.

The Gideon Trilogy - Wikipedia: Linda Buckley-Archer is a London-based storyteller and scriptwriter. She has written a number of plays and novels, including The Gideon Trilogy. Buckley-Archer was born in Sussex, [1] but spent most of her childhood on a blackcurrant farm in Staffordshire. [2]. She now lives in London.

Time Quake

Kate and Peter try to get back to the show with the help of Gideon; and inexplicably, the Tar Man! Meanwhile, Lord Luxon tries to change history for America to still be in British dominance by murdering president George Washington!

Kate is growing more transparent each day until she completely disappears, taking Lord Luxon with her. In the end, Peter, Gideon, and Nathaniel go assist to the first time traveling event and stop it. The Peter and Gideon once recognizable cease to exist and everything goes back to normal.

Linda Buckley-Archer is a London-based penner who was born in Sussex and brought up in Lichfield. Her first love was French literature, which she studied at the universities of Leeds and London. She has a PhD in creative writing from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Before Gideon and Nathaniel disappear, they wreck the anti-gravity. Yet, they depart behind a few mysteries.

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