Will's mother, a doctor, joins a medical team to help children in a war-ridden country for a few weeks. He is resentful of her decision to leave him and his brother Jamie. Soon his father is sending Jamie and him off to Scotland to stay with relatives. Their mother has been kidnapped. His father travels to the country to negotiate with the government.
In Scotland, with their cousin Nan, the children discover they can travel back in time through Jamie's Magic Eye book. They meet relatives and realize the importance of history.
Very exciting! This book makes history come alive.
The author includes very interesting facts that were woven into the story. She researched extensively and visited the setting. The characters and castle are based on her family.
In my opinion, the adults were a bit naive about the kids disappearing and then reappearing wearing period style clothing.
-Borrowed from the library.
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