About the book
New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks delivers a stunningly crafted and twisty mystery about the tests of friendships that examines what matters most when everything can change in a split second—perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Anne Ursu.
That clock can’t be right. When Elise wakes up the morning after her birthday celebration, she’s surprised to find herself in her bedroom. Last she can remember, she had fallen asleep next to her best friends at her slumber party in her basement, and it was October. But now she’s alone, and her phone says it’s April 8. Elise doesn’t understand. How could she have woken up six months later?
No one else is acting like anything strange has happened, yet Elise can't remember the last half year. To make matters worse, her friends refuse to talk to her and Elise doesn't know why. She also has no idea how she got signed up for photography club or why her former best friend, Cora, is talking to her again. Is it a memory problem? Could it be magic? Every day that passes takes Elise further from the world she knew. Thankfully, Elise has Cora to lean on in this new reality, and the two come together to investigate why Elise woke up in the future—and, more important, how to get her back to her past and away from this nightmare.
To find the truth, Elise will have to piece together a past she can't remember. But what happens when the answers are more magical—and dangerous—than she ever imagined?
- A Middle Grade Time Slip: One night it's October, the next it's April. Elise has lost six months of her life, and she'll do anything to get them back.
- Friendship Drama: Her best friends won't even look at her, and a girl she hasn't spoken to in years is suddenly her closest ally. Elise must figure out who she can trust.
- A Magical Locket: The only clue from the night she lost time is a mysterious silver locket with a spinning clock inside. Could it be the key to unlocking the truth?
- Solving a Personal Mystery: Is it amnesia or something more? Elise's investigation leads her to a strange shop downtown and the possibility that a magic spell is the cause of her nightmare.
Editions of Split Second
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780063212367
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063212374
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063212381
Read an Excerpt
New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks delivers a stunningly crafted and twisty mystery about the tests of friendships that examines what matters most when everything can change in a split second—perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Anne Ursu.
That clock can’t be right. When Elise wakes up the morning after her birthday celebration, she’s surprised to find herself in her bedroom. Last she can remember, she had fallen asleep next to her best friends at her slumber party in her basement, and it was October. But now she’s alone, and her phone says it’s April 8. Elise doesn’t understand. How could she have woken up six months later?
No one else is acting like anything strange has happened, yet Elise can't remember the last half year. To make matters worse, her friends refuse to talk to her and Elise doesn't know why. She also has no idea how she got signed up for photography club or why her former best friend, Cora, is talking to her again. Is it a memory problem? Could it be magic? Every day that passes takes Elise further from the world she knew. Thankfully, Elise has Cora to lean on in this new reality, and the two come together to investigate why Elise woke up in the future—and, more important, how to get her back to her past and away from this nightmare.
To find the truth, Elise will have to piece together a past she can't remember. But what happens when the answers are more magical—and dangerous—than she ever imagined?
- A Middle Grade Time Slip: One night it's October, the next it's April. Elise has lost six months of her life, and she'll do anything to get them back.
- Friendship Drama: Her best friends won't even look at her, and a girl she hasn't spoken to in years is suddenly her closest ally. Elise must figure out who she can trust.
- A Magical Locket: The only clue from the night she lost time is a mysterious silver locket with a spinning clock inside. Could it be the key to unlocking the truth?
- Solving a Personal Mystery: Is it amnesia or something more? Elise's investigation leads her to a strange shop downtown and the possibility that a magic spell is the cause of her nightmare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Split Second about?
New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks delivers a stunningly crafted and twisty mystery about the tests of friendships that examines what matters most when everything can change in a split second—perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Anne Ursu.
That clock can’t be right. When Elise wakes up the morning after her birthday celebration, she’s surprised to find herself in her bedroom. Last she can remember, she had fallen asleep next to her best friends at her slumber party in her basement, and it was October. But now she’s alone, and her phone says it’s April 8. Elise doesn’t understand. How could she have woken up six months later?
No one else is acting like anything strange has happened, yet Elise can't remember the last half year. To make matters worse, her friends refuse to talk to her and Elise doesn't know why. She also has no idea how she got signed up for photography club or why her former best friend, Cora, is talking to her again. Is it a memory problem? Could it be magic? Every day that passes takes Elise further from the world she knew. Thankfully, Elise has Cora to lean on in this new reality, and the two come together to investigate why Elise woke up in the future—and, more important, how to get her back to her past and away from this nightmare.
To find the truth, Elise will have to piece together a past she can't remember. But what happens when the answers are more magical—and dangerous—than she ever imagined?
- A Middle Grade Time Slip: One night it's October, the next it's April. Elise has lost six months of her life, and she'll do anything to get them back.
- Friendship Drama: Her best friends won't even look at her, and a girl she hasn't spoken to in years is suddenly her closest ally. Elise must figure out who she can trust.
- A Magical Locket: The only clue from the night she lost time is a mysterious silver locket with a spinning clock inside. Could it be the key to unlocking the truth?
- Solving a Personal Mystery: Is it amnesia or something more? Elise's investigation leads her to a strange shop downtown and the possibility that a magic spell is the cause of her nightmare.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Split Second?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Split Second?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063212367
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Split Second?
Janae Marks
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Split Second is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063212367) and paperback(ISBN 9780063212374) and ebook(ISBN 9780063212381)
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