The Missing Magician

Ozzie is the only cousin Ellie and Kat have ever known, and his guardian, a beloved magician, has literally disappeared. So what if Ozzie's from England in the year 1323? Not a problem when your mom has a time machine. It's good timing: The 12-year-old identical twins are glad to get away from school. Kat is still struggling to make friends, and Ellie has accidentally spread a rumor that turned out not to be true. So the sisters sneak off to medieval Ackenbury and join a band of musicians and performers to follow the clues. Juggling secrets, lies, a daring rescue, and some really horrible food, the twins learn that family isn't just something you inherit. It's something you'd cross centuries for. A series stand-alone adventure with an emphasis on STEM skills, physics, logical thinking, truth, trust, and the odd twin trick. "An outstanding, fast-paced adventure that beautifully balances lighthearted humor with genuine emotional depth . . . A must-read for readers who enjoy time-travel mysteries, historical fiction, and stories about sisterhood and deep family bonds—especially anyone who loves clever historical world-building and strong, relatable protagonists." —Children's Book Review Praise for THE TIME-JINX TWINS, book 1 (2025): Finalist, Society of Midland Authors 2026 Award for Children's Fiction KIRKUS REVIEWS: "An endearing and engaging middle-grade adventure." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BOOKLIFE: "Clever, captivating time travel." READERS FAVORITE (5 stars): "For middle schoolers and anyone who's wondered about their roots, the past, or even science fiction, The Time-Jinx Twins is an entertaining page-turner with a twist that lingers long after reading the last page."