About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is grappling with the feeling that the world is moving too fast or if they are navigating the complexities of a long-distance or missing relationship with a parent. While it is a high-octane space adventure, the story is rooted in Jacob's deep desire to find his father, who has been lost in time. It addresses the disorienting feeling of returning to a life that has changed without you, providing a safe, metaphorical space to discuss transition and family longing. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12, Nathan Bransford blends slapstick humor and wild science fiction with genuine emotional stakes. Parents will appreciate how the story uses a 'time warp' to explore the permanence of friendship and the resilience required when life throws an unexpected curveball. It is an ideal choice for kids who need a laugh-out-loud distraction that still honors their deeper feelings of being 'left behind' or out of sync with their peers.
