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The Time Hunters: Book 1 of the Time Hunters Saga Kindle Edition

by Carl Ashmore (Author), Andrew Gaia (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,128 ratings
The first book in the acclaimed time travel adventure series for all ages. Perfect for fans of Hunt for the Golden Scarab, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Skandar, and Doctor Who.

A murdered time traveller. A mysterious ancient relic. A hidden community of time travellers. A treasure hunt through history to find the Golden Fleece.

Becky Mellor is a typical thirteen-year-old girl. She likes social media, her friends, and plenty of sleep. So when she and her little brother, Joe, are invited to stay with their 'loony' Uncle Percy at his stately home, Bowen Hall, she thinks it’ll be the worst summer ever. What she doesn't realise is Bowen Hall is also home to a baby Triceratops, two Sabre-tooth tigers, and the mythic hero, Will Scarlet.

'The Time Hunters' is a thrilling, fast-paced adventure that takes Becky, Joe, Uncle Percy, and Will on a quest through history to find the legendary Golden Fleece.

Eight other books in the Time Hunters saga are also available: 'The Time Hunters and the Box of Eternity', 'The Time Hunters and the Spear of Fate', 'The Time Hunters and the Sword of Ages', 'The Time Hunters and the Lost City', 'The Time Hunters and the Wraith's Revenge', 'The Time Hunters and the Odin Horn', 'The Time Hunters and the Blessed Isle' and 'The Time Hunters and the Silent Child.'

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★★★★★'From every angle, it's an excellent work. This series couldn't ask for a more vibrant opening chapter.'
KIRKUS REVIEWS (awarded the KIRKUS STAR *)

★★★★★'I really enjoyed reading THE TIME HUNTERS. You start off the action with a bang, drawing the reader in right away. Your writing is strong, and in places has a classic feel....It has terrific potential.'
HARPER COLLINS

★★★★★Carl Ashmore has written an entertaining book that children will love.
READERS FAVOURITE

★★★★★This book is now my all-time favorite! Blending fantasy, sci-fi and folklore, Carl Ashmore created the perfect setting for all ages.
LITPICK Reviewer

★★★★★'This is a wonderful adventure. It has the magic of Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, the inventiveness of Roald Dahl and the writing skill of Rudyard Kipling in my opinion. It is the natural successor to Harry Potter. Brilliant!'
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About the Author

Carl Ashmore is the author of the 'Time Hunters' series.
He is delighted the TH series appears to have the same crossover potential as his literary influences - JK Rowling, Roald Dahl and CS Lewis.  He likes naan breads, marvel comics and is rubbish at fixing stuff.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0045OUPZC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ The Time Hunters Saga
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 3,128 ratings

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Carl is a writer from Cheshire, England. 'The Time Hunters' was his first novel. The series continues with 'The Time Hunters and the Box of Eternity', 'The Time Hunters and the Spear of Fate', 'The Time Hunters and the Sword of Ages', 'The Time Hunters and the Lost City', 'The Time Hunters and the Wraith's Revenge', 'The Time Hunters and the Odin Horn' and 'The Time Hunters and the Blessed Isle.' He has also completed four non-Time Hunters books: 'The Night they Nicked Saint Nick', 'Bernard and the Bibble', 'Zak Fisher and the Angel Prophecy' and 'Rhyme and Reason'.

He likes Marvel comics, 80s indie music, and naan breads.

He is rubbish at fixing stuff.

Please visit his website www.carlashmore.com or contact him on carlashmoreauthor@yahoo.com.

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Customers find this book engaging with good adventures throughout time and fast-paced action. The writing is well-crafted and quick to read, while the characters are well-rounded, with particular praise for Uncle Percy's character. Customers appreciate the book's family value and heartwarming tone, with one customer noting the lovely undertones of relationships.

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166 customers mention "Readability"166 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun, particularly noting that kids will enjoy reading it, with one customer mentioning it's well written for pre-teens.

"...Let me try again. Good, fast-paced adventure with a definite British feel, mixed together with Greek mythology, history and the accurate..." Read more

"...to the storyline, and everything in between, it truly draws the reader in and keeps you turning the pages...." Read more

"Thank you for an enjoyable book. Can't wait till I start the next one. Hope it is as exciting as the first one." Read more

"...This book is well done, though, and the theory and mechanics of time travel as put forth so far in the series was reasonable and interesting...." Read more

137 customers mention "Adventure"133 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the time travel adventures in the book, with unexpected twists and turns throughout.

"...Good, fast-paced adventure with a definite British feel, mixed together with Greek mythology, history and the accurate voice of a child who is not..." Read more

"...From the cast of characters, to the storyline, and everything in between, it truly draws the reader in and keeps you turning the pages...." Read more

"...Love the fact that there saber tooth tiger's, dinosaurs and pegasus in the story as well." Read more

"...It moves quickly and is very engaging. The plot has a lot of mystery, danger, and twists and turns, but overall the story has an imaginative,..." Read more

58 customers mention "Writing quality"44 positive14 negative

Customers find the book well written, describing it as a cute and easy read that is quick to finish, with one customer noting how the author perfectly captures the voice.

"...Hmm. Maybe neither was I, at first. However, the author perfectly captures the voice of a difficult girl who doesn't want anything to do with being..." Read more

"...Love a good, clean, adventurous tale that's well written, and well edited...." Read more

"...this was still a very enjoyable book, and I can recommend it as a pretty easy read. I may continue reading the series." Read more

"...Something that was difficult for me, however, was the amount of nasty or violent words, thoughts, actions...." Read more

46 customers mention "Character development"46 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-rounded characters in the book, particularly noting Uncle Percy's cool personality, and one customer mentions the inclusion of Greek mythology characters.

"...I especially loved one of the side characters, Edmund...." Read more

"...The characters are drawn with enough depth to get one interested in their story and to care about what happens to them...." Read more

"...I loved the descriptions of various historical characters being totally different than we believe them to be...." Read more

"...The language is rich and the characters are well defined. The plot advances quickly with many twists...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pacing"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced adventure with a plot that advances quickly.

"...Let me try again. Good, fast-paced adventure with a definite British feel, mixed together with Greek mythology, history and the accurate..." Read more

"...I liked this book quite a bit. It moves quickly and is very engaging...." Read more

"...The language is rich and the characters are well defined. The plot advances quickly with many twists...." Read more

"Stars: I liked it, so going by Amazon ratings, four stars. A fast, fun read, with plenty to like about it; I'd probably even give four and a half to..." Read more

10 customers mention "Family value"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's family-friendly content, with multiple reviews noting it's suitable for children of all ages, and one customer mentioning it's a nice escape for the whole family.

"...It's a wonderful story with lots of thrills, care for family, great characters, magics and other fun stuff that kids love (and so do I)...." Read more

"Lots of fun for two young people sent to summer with their uncle. Never knew where or when they would end up." Read more

"It was a gift for an 8 yr old who has already read all the Harry Potter books. This series was recommended for readers of that series...." Read more

"...So many adventures and surprises and the love of family. You will not be disappointed. Once you start it you won't want to put it down!" Read more

10 customers mention "Heartwarming"8 positive2 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and endearing, with one customer particularly appreciating the lovely undertones of relationships and family bonding.

"...Epic battles, chases, intrigue, a touch of heart-warming family bonding done well, all pack the pages of this first installment in the THE TIME..." Read more

"...Loving, but still a little combative at times...." Read more

"...What a wonderful story it was, making me smile, sometimes frown, and then smile some more...." Read more

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  • Mel B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly entertaining and for a great price
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010
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    I struggled to write a review for this very enjoyable book. So much so that I decided not to post my first attempt.

    Let me begin by saying that the Amazon blurb I originally read didn't really do it justice. What, another rebellious teenage girl? So?

    The twist is that the protagonist, Becky, and her brother, are sent to their eccentric uncle's house for the summer, and that the uncle just happens to be a time traveler.

    Still not hooked? Hmm. Maybe neither was I, at first. However, the author perfectly captures the voice of a difficult girl who doesn't want anything to do with being sent away from her friends or home. She doesn't know what to think of her estranged uncle, nor does she particularly appreciate the antique car he brings to pick her and her brother up.

    One could almost find her protests annoying, except it does capture the rebellious spirit of a kid either unimpressed or embarrassed by every single thing adults do. And she does get better, a little less screechy, as she begins to fit in at her uncle's estate.

    Her brother, Joe, is also aptly captured as an adventurous, annoying little brother.

    Becky begins to warm to her uncle first as she sees the place they'll be staying, and then to adventure, as she and her brother find out that he's a time traveler. Who just happens to mostly travel in an old camper van. (Which embarrasses Becky to no end, of course.)

    Becky grows a close bond with her uncle, who is painted part English gentleman and part reckless adventurer. When I read the book, I imagined him to look and sound much like Jon Pertwee did in Doctor Who. (Who also liked his gadgets)

    Their adventures mostly revolve around solving a dangerous puzzle steeped in Greek mythology. The ending surely points to a sequel, one I will eagerly await.

    Hmm, you see why I struggled with this review? I still didn't capture why I liked it so much. Let me try again.

    Good, fast-paced adventure with a definite British feel, mixed together with Greek mythology, history and the accurate voice of a child who is not easily impressed.
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  • TeeMee-Kraftqueen65-Obsessive Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved This Adventurous Book! Strong 4-4 1/2 ⭐'s
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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    I really enjoyed this book a great deal, even though I'm not necessarily the target group they intended.
    Love a good, clean, adventurous tale that's well written, and well edited.

    From the cast of characters, to the storyline, and everything in between, it truly draws the reader in and keeps you turning the pages. Even past the point when you know you need to put it down and get to other pressing matters of daily living. Lol

    You can't help but falling in love with all the main characters, from Uncle Percy, Will, Maria, Jacob, all the various "house pets," and of course Millie, and Joe. I especially loved one of the side characters, Edmund.
    Wraps up the majority of the main plot and subplots, as well as giving the reader something to look forward to in the future books that are out already.

    This is a series you could easily use to begin getting the younger ones into a huge array and blend of genres, including Time Travel, Fantasy, SciFi, History, and probably many more I've not thought of.

    You can readily see it being used as a story-time read for some of the younger ones, and solo for those higher up ages. Getting children into participating and eventually reading on their own is a powerful tool, which in my opinion, is greatly underestimated.

    Absolutely looking forward to reading the next one in this series.
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  • Ginny Adickes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    Thank you for an enjoyable book. Can't wait till I start the next one. Hope it is as exciting as the first one.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time travel yes please.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025
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    Becky and Joe are the most luckiest Nissan nephew to have an uncle Percy that can time travel. Can't wait to see what the next adventure will bring. Love the fact that there saber tooth tiger's, dinosaurs and pegasus in the story as well.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Quick Reading, Mystery Filled, Engaging Time Travel Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2013
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    Becky Mellor and her brother Joe are sent to spend the summer at their Uncle Percy's estate. Expecting boredom, they instead find excitement, mystery, and danger when their eccentric uncle turns out to be a time traveler.

    I liked this book quite a bit. It moves quickly and is very engaging. The plot has a lot of mystery, danger, and twists and turns, but overall the story has an imaginative, humorous feel. The characters are drawn with enough depth to get one interested in their story and to care about what happens to them. The villains are drawn in such a way that you know they are dangerous and mean business. Yet, the tone of the story isn't dark or morbid but hopeful and exciting. I also liked the definite British feel of the story.

    As someone with a degree in history and a deep love of it, time travel is always a fascination. But it's often hard to find stories on it well done and with plausible reasoning. This book is well done, though, and the theory and mechanics of time travel as put forth so far in the series was reasonable and interesting.

    To conclude, I can envision reading this book again and again (which is about the highest compliment I can give a book) and I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lacking
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
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    I love the concept of time travel, that is what intrigued me to read "The Time Hunters." Generally, I become so absorbed in a good read that I cannot put it down until "the one more chapter" is the very last! "The Time Hunters" did not capture my attention in this way, however, I did read it to the end. I think that perhaps, the story itself has "good bones" and maybe it could be reworked to be great. I loved the descriptions of various historical characters being totally different than we believe them to be. Perhaps what I found lacking was an emotional connection that I enjoy in most books. The lack of urgency to find their Dad was somewhat concerning! I would neither encourage, nor discourage this book to other readers.
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  • Michael Lawson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pure magic! Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2025
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    This story is a real treat, very well written, suitable for all ages. I intend to read this story to all of my four grandchildren. Thank you.
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  • MaBlaGa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido aunque algo simple
    Reviewed in Spain on March 23, 2025
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    Es un libro correcto, entretenido y bastante fácil de leer. La historia pudiera haber sido algo mas detallada. Se queda algo simple.
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  • seelord
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in Germany on July 25, 2011
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    Carl Ashmore succeeded in creating a really fascinating story. If you are ready to learn more about time-travelling Uncle Percy and his adventures with sabertooth cats, minotaurs and other exciting creatures ... just read the book. It will be a pleasure for every kid about the age of ten and more and for adults who like to remember the fairytales of their childhood.
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  • e
    5.0 out of 5 stars GET THIS BOOK!!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2013
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    This book was amazing and it is a recommend book for awesome people I will give this book a1000000000000000000000000000000000000 out of 5
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  • kim8
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adventure and Action
    Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2022
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    Time travel and Greek mythology - what’s not to love. This action packed story for middle grade readers was a thoroughly enjoyable romp through time. Mainly taking place in Greece, we get to meet Jason and the Argonauts, Hydras, and Edgar the Minotaur (who, by the way, will steal your heart).
    Becky and Joe are being forced to spend the holidays with an Uncle they’ve never met, Uncle Percy. Little do they know, it’ll be the best summer of their lives. They meet Will, who was the legendary Robin Hood, and Milly and Sabian, two sabre-tooth tigers, a Pegasus, and villains galore.
    They’re task is to find the Golden Fleece before it is discovered by evil men who will exploit its powers.
    Very much looking forward to spending more time with Becky, Joe, Uncle Percy, and Will in the rest of the series.
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