Time Machine 13: The Secret of the Royal Treasure

Did you ever wonder what it was like to live in England during the time of Queen Elizabeth I? Travel back to the 16th century and come face-to-face with the queen herself, and discover, among all the men who loved her, whose ring she wore to her deathbed.

The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.

CAROL GASKIN has written five previous books for young readers, including the Forgotten Forest series: The War of the Wizards, The Magician’s Ring, The Forbidden Towers, and The Master of Mazes. She also writes nonfiction articles for adults. She recently moved from a small apartment in New York City to a house in Sarasota, Florida, where she has sighted an alligator in her yard at least once.

ERNIE COLON has worked in many styles and media in his thirty-year professional career. His work has appeared in children’s books, comic books, and magazines. He has drawn Casper the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich for Harvey Publications and is presently illustrating fantasy and science fiction for DC Comics. He has also designed and produced multimedia productions, some of which have won awards.
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