About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking how things are made or expresses a fascination with the past but finds traditional history books a bit dry. It is a perfect solution for the student who loves humor and high energy but needs an engaging hook to connect with historical facts. This installment of the Time Warp Trio series finds the three protagonists in 1877 New York City during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Beyond the laughs, the story weaves in themes of family legacy and the power of engineering. It is an ideal bridge for readers transitioning from early chapter books to more complex narratives, offering a fast-paced plot that feels like an adventure movie. Parents will appreciate the clever way it introduces historical figures and architectural concepts without ever feeling like a lesson.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. While it touches on the dangers of 19th-century construction (caisson disease/the bends), the approach is educational and adventurous rather than grim. The resolution is hopeful and reinforces the strength of family bonds.
