Cover art by Vivienne To

A dazzling stone.
A mysterious amulet.
A deadly foe.

Coming October 29, 2024

Available for preorder now

“Time travel, friendship, history, family, soccer, and magic—this story has everything I want! Conlon’s storytelling captures a sense of adventure and emotional depth we all crave. I love Charlie and his friends, and you will, too.”

—Tegan Tigani, Children’s Book Buyer, Queen Anne Book Company
“When Charlie Winter learns his grandmother’s secret, he is launched into a time traveling quest to find a magical silver amulet that might solve the mystery of his missing mom, putting him right in the path of the evil Malcolm Mordrex. Luckily, Charlie has the help of three good friends—plus a dog, a cat, and a parrot fluent in French! This is a page turner with a big heart.”

—Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor author of Hattie Big Sky

“Time travel, friendship, history, family, soccer, and magic—this story has everything I want! Conlon’s storytelling captures a sense of adventure and emotional depth we all crave. I love Charlie and his friends, and you will, too.”