Families who loved The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing the heavy realization that their past actions have consequences, or if they are navigating the anxiety of a parent's serious illness. This installment of the Artemis Fowl series finds the teenage genius in a desperate race against time to save his mother from a life-threatening disease. To find the cure, Artemis must travel back in time to face his younger, more ruthless self and undo a selfish mistake he made years prior. It is an ideal pick for middle-grade readers who enjoy fast-paced action blended with high-tech gadgets and fairy magic. While the plot is high-octane, the heart of the story is about the transition from childhood selfishness to the burdens of adult responsibility and the power of redemption. It offers a safe space to discuss how we can't change the past, but we can work to make things right in the present.