The story: Merry and James are best friends, though their families have been feuding for 800 years--since the day Henry VIII declared that one of Merry's family had to be ready to serve as a longbowman in his army forever. When Merry finds an ancient manuscript that seems to promise treasure, she follows its directions to try to help her family. She never expected that the door would lead her through time, and that treasure isn't always something you can count in dollars.
June Cleaver's ratings: Language PG; Violence PG-13; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse PG: Magic & the occult PG; GLBT content G; adult themes (financial duress, feuds) PG; overall rating PG-13 (mostly because I think younger kids won't read it--it requires too much Paying Attention.)
Liz's comments: A well-written story, unusually set in Wales. Hand to any kid who likes historical fiction or time travel.
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