The TV Time Travellers

Apr 16, 2025 7:22 PM

Author:Pete Johnson

Zac and Izzy win a place on a new reality TV show, but they have no idea where they're going or what to expect . . .

They must live as if it's 1939, the start of World War Two. One by one they will be voted out by the viewing public. It's a hard life and, since each contestant is desperate to be the final winner, there are problems. When the live final arrives, the contestants and the audience will all be stunned by what occurs . . .

Reviews

The emotional landscape is immediately familiar, the subject is popular and contemporary, and the writing is energetic, vivid and accessible

—— Jill Murphy , The Bookbag

Johnson cleverly exploits contemporary themes of reality TV and "celebrity" obsession, whilst sensitively exposing, en route, the many emotions facing young children today

—— Laura Ciftci , The School Librarian

Another great, humorous book from critically acclaimed Pete Johnson . . . an exciting story perfect for boys and girls aged eleven and over

—— Literacy Time

Full of surprises so you don't really know where it is heading, but can't wait to find out

—— Primary Times

A book written with a pleasing directness and a sureness which carry it along, buoyed up by a strong imagination which persuades and then takes you where you least expect to go. A definite winner

—— Phil Hewitt , Chichester Observer

Anthony Browne is a sublime master of the visual pun

—— Independent on Sunday

The Magritte of the pre-schoolers, Browne's illustrations are among the most distinctive and surreal of any children's artist. A beautiful tribute to a very special dad in a dressing gown

—— The Scotsman

A celebration of all things "dad" from the quirky to the moving

—— Aberdeen Evening Express

It's humorous and charming. Dads and kids alike will love it

—— Woman’s Own

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