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Amazing Jack: The Quest for the Clock That Wouldn’t Tick
by Michel Price
BOOK OVERVIEW
Amazing Jack: The Quest for the Clock That Wouldn’t Tick is a time travel adventure for readers ages 7-11 that blends historical mystery with quiet courage and careful observation.
Jack isn’t chosen because he’s the strongest or the loudest.
He’s chosen because he notices.
When a mysterious book pulls Jack into the past, he must uncover the truth behind a broken cloc, and the injustice hidden beneath it, before the moment fades forever. As time runs out, Jack learns that fixing history isn’t always about changing machines, but about seeing what others overlooked.
This is Book One in the Amazing Jack and the Living Pages series.
QUICK FACTS
· Title: Amazing Jack: The Quest for the Clock That Wouldn’t Tick
· Author: Michel Price
· Series: Amazing Jack and the Living Pages (Book One)
· Genre: Middle Grade / Time Travel Adventure
· Age Range: 7-11
· Formats: Paperback
· Themes: Curiosity, fairness, ethical decision-making, empathy, quiet courage
EARLY PRAISE:
“This is a thoughtful, intelligent story that trusts young readers to notice details and draw conclusions. Instead of spectacle, it offers depth, curiosity, and a hero whose strength lies in attention and empathy.”
“Amazing Jack moves at a confident, deliberate pace that keeps readers engaged while allowing the story’s themes to resonate. It’s an excellent choice for children who enjoy meaningful adventures rather than noisy fantasy.”
“The book naturally supports discussion around fairness, responsibility, and moral courage. Its time-travel premise makes historical moments feel personal and accessible without oversimplifying them.”
“Rather than focusing on changing history in grand ways, this story explores how small, overlooked moments can matter most. The result is a compelling mystery that invites readers to slow down and think.”
“The concept of the Living Pages is original and understated, and the ending offers both closure and anticipation. This feels like the start of a series with real emotional and intellectual depth.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michel Price writes thoughtful adventure stories for young readers who enjoy noticing details, asking questions, and thinking carefully about the world around them.
The Amazing Jack series explores time travel not through spectacle, but through observation, empathy, and moral choice, inviting readers to consider how small moments can shape history.
MEDIA & REVIEW INQUIRIES
For review copies, interviews, or media requests, please contact:
Michel Price
Email: michelpricebooks@yahoo.com