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Janis Mackay was born and grew up in Edinburgh, but moved to London to study journalism. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has held writer-in-residence posts in both Caithness and Sutherland. She currently lives in Edinburgh, where she teaches creative writing and works as a writer and storyteller. She is the author of the Magnus Fin series.<p>'Young readers familiar with time transfers from TV will enjoy the situation and absorb some information about life 200 years ago along the way.'<br />-- School Librarian journal<br /><br />'This book is very exciting [...] I especially enjoyed learning some history while I read. I would recommend this book for boys and girls who like history.'<br />-- Children's Books, The Guardian<br /><br />'A good, solid adventure story that engages the reader throughout and moves towards a satisfying conclusion.'<br />-- Carousel<br /><br />'I like the book and I think upper elementary school readers will like it as well.'<br />-- Guys Lit Wire blog<br /><br />'This is really a sweet story [...] While it's written for young adults, I really enjoyed this and intend to buy a copy for my personal library.'<br />-- Journey of a Bookseller blog<br /><br />'This is a well-structured time-slip story that cleverly keeps its momentum and manages, largely through the sympathetic character of Saul, to draw the reader in.'<br />-- Books for Keeps<br /><br />'This story is really charming, and in the end, very heartwarming [...] I highly recommend it for middle school readers and beyond.'<br />-- The Goode Word blog<br /><br />'Janis is a clever teacher. Rather than explain the differences between life then and now, she uses humour and misunderstandings to provide a gentle history lesson in the midst of an exciting adventure.'<br />-- Lothian Life<br /><br />'This book had a great story line. The characters in the book felt and acted their age. There was a good character arc throughout the book. I read this book in a fairly short time because the story just sucks you right in.'<br />-- Rantings, Ravings and Ramblings blog<br /><br />'Mackay has written another playful, easy going story for pre-teens full of lively dialogue [...] Agatha comes off the page as an interesting, talented person, presenting fascinating facts of life in the past.'<br />--New View<br /><br />'I would highly recommend this book to adventure lovers'<br />--Rhona, aged 11, Flora Stevenson Primary<br /><br />'I loved this book, it is the best I have ever read, I would read this again and again'<br />--Cera, aged 11, Law Primary School<br /><br />'I have never been so inspired by a book'<br />--Rebecca, aged 10, Kilmartin Primary</p>
Winner of the Scottish Children's Book Award 2013 Younger Readers (8-11 years) category
One ordinary day, Saul is on his way to the corner shop when a girl appears suddenly in the middle of the road. She doesn't understand traffic, or the things in shops, and she's wearing a long dress with ruffled sleeves. Her name is Agatha Black.
Agatha Black is from 1812, and Saul needs to find a way to get her back there. With help from his mates Will and Robbie, he tries to work out how to make time travel happen.
This pacy, time-travelling adventure from Janis Mackay, author of the Magnus Fin series, is full of funny misunderstandings and gripping action.