About the book
An earthquake and the discovery of a mysterious antique mirror unleash forces that jolt sixteen-year-old Addie McNeal back to 1917 Seattle, just as the United States is entering World War I. Addie finds herself shuttling back and forth between past and present, drawn in both times to the grand Jewel Theater. In both decades the existence of the Jewel is threatened and war is looming . . . and someone she cares about is determined to fight.
Eventually, Addie realizes that only she has the key to saving the Jewel—and the lives of her friends. But will she figure out how to manipulate the intricately woven threads of time and truly set things right?
- Dual Timeline Adventure: From modern Seattle to the city’s bustling 1917 home front, Addie must navigate two distinct worlds to solve a single, desperate mystery: how to save the Jewel Theater.
- YA Fantasy Elements: An antique mirror is Addie’s only portal to the past. But the more she uses it, the more she risks unraveling the fabric of time itself.
- YA Historical Romance: In 1917, Addie finds a connection she never expected. But falling for someone from another century comes with impossible choices, especially with a World War looming.
- Rich Seattle History: Experience the sights and sounds of a city on the brink of World War I, from the grand Jewel Theater to the political turmoil of the Wobblies, in this meticulously researched historical novel.
Editions of Jewel and the Key
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547721927
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547533087
Read an Excerpt
An earthquake and the discovery of a mysterious antique mirror unleash forces that jolt sixteen-year-old Addie McNeal back to 1917 Seattle, just as the United States is entering World War I. Addie finds herself shuttling back and forth between past and present, drawn in both times to the grand Jewel Theater. In both decades the existence of the Jewel is threatened and war is looming . . . and someone she cares about is determined to fight.
Eventually, Addie realizes that only she has the key to saving the Jewel—and the lives of her friends. But will she figure out how to manipulate the intricately woven threads of time and truly set things right?
- Dual Timeline Adventure: From modern Seattle to the city’s bustling 1917 home front, Addie must navigate two distinct worlds to solve a single, desperate mystery: how to save the Jewel Theater.
- YA Fantasy Elements: An antique mirror is Addie’s only portal to the past. But the more she uses it, the more she risks unraveling the fabric of time itself.
- YA Historical Romance: In 1917, Addie finds a connection she never expected. But falling for someone from another century comes with impossible choices, especially with a World War looming.
- Rich Seattle History: Experience the sights and sounds of a city on the brink of World War I, from the grand Jewel Theater to the political turmoil of the Wobblies, in this meticulously researched historical novel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewel and the Key about?
An earthquake and the discovery of a mysterious antique mirror unleash forces that jolt sixteen-year-old Addie McNeal back to 1917 Seattle, just as the United States is entering World War I. Addie finds herself shuttling back and forth between past and present, drawn in both times to the grand Jewel Theater. In both decades the existence of the Jewel is threatened and war is looming . . . and someone she cares about is determined to fight.
Eventually, Addie realizes that only she has the key to saving the Jewel—and the lives of her friends. But will she figure out how to manipulate the intricately woven threads of time and truly set things right?
- Dual Timeline Adventure: From modern Seattle to the city’s bustling 1917 home front, Addie must navigate two distinct worlds to solve a single, desperate mystery: how to save the Jewel Theater.
- YA Fantasy Elements: An antique mirror is Addie’s only portal to the past. But the more she uses it, the more she risks unraveling the fabric of time itself.
- YA Historical Romance: In 1917, Addie finds a connection she never expected. But falling for someone from another century comes with impossible choices, especially with a World War looming.
- Rich Seattle History: Experience the sights and sounds of a city on the brink of World War I, from the grand Jewel Theater to the political turmoil of the Wobblies, in this meticulously researched historical novel.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jewel and the Key?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Jewel and the Key?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547721927
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jewel and the Key?
Louise Spiegler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jewel and the Key is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547721927) and ebook(ISBN 9780547533087)
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