Summer’s winding down, and where did the time go? What if there was a way to get your summer back? Or your early school years? What if there were a way to re-do your mistakes or the mistakes of others? Lots of new books explore the ins and outs of time travel. Try one or two and decide for yourself: What would you change, if you could?
Twelve-year-old McKinley thought she loved the 90s, until she accidentally traveled to the year 1993. Now all she wants is to go home. Can she figure out how to get back?
First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly
When a time traveler appears in town with a book about the past—which is Michael’s future—Michael is desperate to read it. What will he do to get his hands on that book?
Right Back at You by Carolyn Mackler
Mason is living miserably in 2023. But after a mysterious letter arrives from a girl in 1987, things start looking up!
The Things We Miss by Leah Stecher
J.P. Green discovers a mysterious door that can send her three days forward in time. Suddenly, she can skip all the worst parts of seventh grade! But what happens when you live your life without any of the bad parts?
Vivian Lantz’s Second Chances by Vivian Ormsbee
Every year, Vivian has a terrible first day of school. This year brought the worst day ever, and now she’s stuck, reliving it over and over again. How can she move forward?
Westfallen by Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares
Henry, Frances, and Lukas discover a radio that lets them to talk to a group of kids from 1944. They try to help their new friends, but then they accidentally change history. Now they have to change it back.