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For readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry.

A story that crosses time and generations, for adventure-loving readers young and old.

“My dad died twice. Once when he was thirty nine and again four years later when he was twelve.”

On Al Chaudhury’s twelfth birthday his beloved Grandpa Byron gives him a letter from Al’s late father. In it Al receives a mission: travel back to 1984 in a secret time machine and save his father’s life.

Al soon discovers that time travel requires daring and imagination. It also requires lies, theft, setting his school on fire and ignoring philosophical advice from Grandpa Byron. All without losing his pet hamster, Alan Shearer…

Time Travelling With a Hamster is a funny, heart-warming race-against-time – and across generations – adventure that you will won’t be able to put down.

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Critic reviews

‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild

“Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times

“Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times

‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones

“A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express

‘With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.’ Joseph, 10
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This story is so heart touching in some parts it might make you cry! In a good way that is. I would recommend it to anyone

Heart touching

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This was my first audio book and the plot is absolutely hooking I listens to this book loads and well you have to listen to it

Amazing

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The narrating is very good, but the book is even better. Very intreiging from the start, I could not wait to listen to more. It is a very informative book, with elements of sadness, but never fails to be comedic. Ross Welford is a fantastic author! I would definitely reccomend.

Fantastic Novel!

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I bought this for bedtime listening for my 6 year old and 9 year old. It gripped us all, including me. For the 6 year old he didn’t really get into it until the time travelling bit. But for the 9 year old and myself, we were captivated throughout. We all agreed this is the best children’s audio book that we’ve come across so far. For the last three nights we stayed up later as we clambered to hear more. This will be one we listen to over and over again I think. While my boyfriend found the narrators accent annoying, the kids and I really liked it.

Go Alan Shearer!

Awesome - we loved it!

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Take a while to get going, but then enthralled the kids and engaged the parents.

Slow start, into a enjoyable fantastic journey

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