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The Time Engine

By Lindsay Galvin
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Catapulted back in time by a mysterious machine, Eric joins forces with a young Ada Lovelace to find a way home in this atmospheric fusion of science-fiction and Victorian history from acclaimed author Lindsay Galvin. When Eric Finch discovers a mysterious machine hidden in his attic,... Read More
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Catapulted back in time by a mysterious machine, Eric joins forces with a young Ada Lovelace to find a way home in this atmospheric fusion of science-fiction and Victorian history from acclaimed author Lindsay Galvin.

Step back in time in this exciting time-slip adventure featuring a young Ada Lovelace! (Dyslexia-friendly)

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Catapulted back in time by a mysterious machine, Eric joins forces with a young Ada Lovelace to find a way home in this atmospheric fusion of science-fiction and Victorian history from acclaimed author Lindsay Galvin.


When Eric Finch discovers a mysterious machine hidden in his attic, he realises that his mother has been keeping a huge secret.

A brilliant mathematician, Eric’s mother has used designs from an old journal belonging to her ancestor Ada Lovelace to build the machine, but Eric has no idea how it works or what it does.

Unable to resist tinkering with the machine, Eric finds himself thrust into an unforgettable adventure. But his actions have also threatened the very fabric of time, with possibly terrifying consequences …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008727451

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Illustration: 14 b/w, illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kristina Kister

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Lindsay Galvin Young Adult

About the Author

Lindsay Galvin is an author writing for middle grade, teen and adults. She’s a qualified teacher with 20 years experience, and loves to visit schools. Lindsay is also a @writementor tutor, mentor and staff writer, and provides manuscript services. She currently lives on the south coast with three boys, two cats and one puppy.

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