The Travelers

Praise for The Travelers:

“The Travelers is one of those rare books that manages to be mysterious, magical, funny, moving and boldly adventurous all at once…A beautifully told story about grief, friendship, found family and the powerful idea that the people we love never entirely leave us. There’s also a touching sense of nostalgia running through the book that lets readers of any age return back to what it felt like to be twelve. It brought to mind that unforgettable sentiment from Stephen King’s The Body, immortalized in Rob Reiner’s movie Stand by Me: ‘I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve’…Howard also gives LGBTQ+ young readers something especially meaningful: a queer kid who isn’t relegated to the sidelines, but gets to be right at the center of the mystery, magic and adventure…Plenty of twists to keep the pages turning…Young readers, as well as adults who will relish the journey.”—Chuck Long, Out & About Today

“An orphan stumbles upon adventures and tragic revelations beyond his wildest imaginings…Howard’s plotting of the time travel element is solid and doesn’t get bogged down in mechanics, which helps the bittersweet moments land. Intriguingly, the book offers readers alternate conclusions—one definitive and another with a massive cliffhanger… A good balance between speculative what ifs and characters with emotional resonance.—Kirkus Reviews

“In this twisty time-travel adventure, recently unearthed family secrets propel a grieving tween on a mission to change the past…Thoughtful character dynamics explore intergenerational grief and trauma as Ben attempts to rectify past wrongs, faces somber present-day realities, and comes to terms with his loss. It’s a quietly intimate story suggesting that healing can be found through sincere connection.”—Publishers Weekly

“After taking this irrepressible cast through hope and heartbreak, the author dishes up a final twist with alternate endings: one offering cozy resolution, the other a dramatic promise of further adventures in the time stream. Let readers pick their preference.”—Booklist

“The story has big themes of complex familial relationships, found family, friendship, the consequences of choices, grief, and healing. There’s also a lovely, nuanced element of romance that helps round out Ben’s character. This is a wonderful mystery book with intriguing plot twists and heartrending emotions…A terrific addition to middle school or high school libraries needing well-written science fiction mysteries with relatable characters.“—School Library Journal

“A book I would read aloud with kids today! The Travelers reminds readers that every person has a story worth hearing. This powerful novel fosters empathy and compassion, reminding young readers that heavy things are easier to carry with help.”—Jennifer LaGarde, Teacher and Librarian, at Librarygirl.net

Born and raised in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Greg Howard’s love of words and story blossomed at a young age. Greg writes young adult and middle grade novels focusing on LGBTQ characters and issues. He currently resides in Nashville with his three rescued fur babies-Molly, Toby, and Riley.

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