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Title: The Golden Hour
Author: Maiya Williams
Narrator: Kevin R. Free
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-16-13
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
Acclaimed author Maiya Williams has written and produced several childrens television programs, including Rugrats and The PJs.
When their mother dies suddenly, 13-year-old Rowan and 11-year-old Nina move in with their aunts. Soon after, Rowan and Nina begin to suspect their aunts possess psychic powers. With friends in tow, the two siblings embark on an adventure through time to discover the origins of their aunts strange powers. Kevin Frees playful narration perfectly suits this mysterious tale.
Members Reviews:
Wonderful time travel novel!
Wonderful book. Children's time travel is one of my favorite genres and this book discusses the actual implications of time travel including issues of racially diverse kids traveling back in time to per-revolution era France.
Good book
My son (8) haven't quite finished the book yet, but so far are enjoying it. He's a little young for the book as I translate a small percentage of the words for him, but he can follow the overall storyline.
An Entertaining Historical Fiction Novel For Kids
I just loved this book. It was so wonderful. So basically, the book is about a boy named Rowan, who is forced to spend his summer in a small town in Maine with his silent sister Nina. But then, along with twins Xanthe and Xavier, he explores a mysterious old hotel, that suddenly comes to life at certain hours. Suddenly, Nina disappears, and Rowan, Xanthe, and Xavier must find her. At least, that's what the book description says. What it doesn't tell you is that they travel back in time to the French Revolution (via the old hotel), where they think Nina is. And that is what I really loved about the book.
First of all, I always love books with time travel in them, and second, the French Revolution was a very interesting (though brutal) period. We meet many famous characters, like Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI. I was quite surprised to find the depiction of Marie Antoinette more favorable than is usual. At one point, Rowan finds himself having dinner with her, and she seems quite anguished over false accusations being leveled at her. It was very different and certainly interesting to read. You'd have to do more research to really say. Surprising, Maiya Williams does not touch on her portrayal of Marie Antoinette in the afterword.
Another great thing was the characters: Rowan, Nina, the twins, and his two great aunts were all so amazing. As well as, of course, all the characters from the French revolution.
I also received this book from Abram's, and though it was easy, I still loved it, and could probably appreciate it more now than a few years ago because I know a bit more about the French revolution.
The "golden" hour of the title refers to the moment right before sunset, in between day and night. Quite a beautiful concept. There is also a "silver" hour, the time before sunrise. (Additionally, the golden and silver hours are when you can travel back in time.)
The Golden Hour is not all about time travel though. Both Rowan and Nina learn something throughout. I would definitely recommend this one.
*You can read all of my reviews at my blog at novareviews.blogspot.com.
Charming and exciting time travel novel for young people
This is a marvelous book, touching and exciting.
