Books with title Running Out of Time

Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother sends her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy. Can she get help before the children of Clifton, and Jessie herself, run out of time?

Run For Your Life Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana, in 1840 -- or so she believes. When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother reveals a shocking secret -- it's actually 1996, and they are living in a reconstructed village that serves as a tourist site. In the world outside, medicine exists that can cure the dread disease, and Jessie's mother is sending her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy. Can she get help before the children of Clifton, and Jessie herself, run out of time?

Jessie lives with her family in the frontier village of Clifton, Indiana, in 1840...or so she believes.When diphtheria strikes the village and the children of Clifton start dying, Jessie's mother reveals a shocking secret -- it's actually 1996, and they are living in a reconstructed village that serves as a tourist site. In the world outside, medicine exists that can cure the dread disease, and Jessie's mother is sending her on a dangerous mission to bring back help. But beyond the walls of Clifton, Jessie discovers a world even more alien and threatening than she could have imagined, and soon she finds her own life in jeopardy. Can she get help before the children of Clifton, and Jessie herself, run out of time?

How many 14-year-old boys would turn down an offer of time travel to any baseball game in history? Certainly not die-hard New York Yankees fan Matt Collier. Accompanied by the Time Keeper, guardian of Time throughout the universe, Matt becomes the batboy for his beloved team and tries to change the outcome of the 1960 World Series, the first ever to end with a home run.

For Riley Corbeau, moving to a small town on Superior's north shore was an opportunity for his family to find a new beginning after the death of his mother. For Gathering Cloud, living on Kitche Gumi's shore now meant it was time seek a vision and become a man. There on a beach of this legendary lake, two boys meet across time and impossibilities, brought together to face an ancient evil from Anishnabe folklore, and, in doing so, forge a friendship that defies time.

As if a bucket of cold water had suddenly been poured over him, Mikey became acutely aware of his plight. If this was really happening, he was stuck in the past.“I’ve seen a few movies and TV shows about time travel,” he said. “People stuck in a different time always find their way home.”Easier said than done. Mikey is an average Scottish school boy who is unexpectedly catapulted through time. Can he and his new friends find a way to return him to the 21st century?

Running Out of Time is an absurdist novel about a man trying to see where he fits in space and time. As his two individual idealisms battle each other, probably to death. He'll meet friends he never wanted, but will always have.Like the Flamingo of OrderKetchup the girl from the internet dating siteLes, a possessed demon teddy bear?And a Pirate with a hint of insectCan he stop something from happening? Probably, because that is vague.Find out at the end of this book!

A Children's Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month Pick Fans of Elijah of Buxton, Trouble Don't Last, and Stealing Freedom will be drawn to this tale of the incredible journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away together and form a bond of friendship while seeking freedom. Every day is a misery for a nameless, motherless Southern girl who is treated cruelly by her pa and brothers. Her life changes forever when a runaway slave named Zenobia turns to her for help and shelter. Longing for her own freedom, the girl decides to run away, and she and Zenobia set off on a harrowing journey. Along the way, Zenobia names the girl Lark, after the bird, for her ability to mimic its song. Running by night, hiding by day, the girls are pursued by Lark's pa and brothers and by ruthless slave catchers. Brightwell, another runaway slave, joins them, and the three follow secret signs to a stop on the Underground Railroad. When the hideout is raided and Zenobia and Brightwell are captured, Lark sets out alone to rescue her friends.2015-2016 Dorothy Canfield Fisher (DCF) Children's Book Award Master List Selection2015-2016 Great Stone Face Book Award Nominee, sponsored by Children's Librarians of New Hampshire2014 Best Chapter Books Pick, International Reading AssociationA Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the YearA Children's Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month PickPennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards Nominee for 2016-2017Grades 3-5 Reading List for New Mexico's Land of Enchantment Book Award2016-2017 Young Hoosier Book Award NomineeA gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and eventually heart-easing.--Library Voice"A gritty, engrossing tale.--Slo Coast JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.