Escape from the Badlands (Time Stoppers) - Hardcover

Carrie Jones is the author of the Time Stoppers trilogy, which includes Time Stoppers, Quest for the Golden Arrow, and Escape from the Badlands, as well as the New York Times and internationally bestselling Need series, and After Obsession, co-written with Steven E. Wedel. She also co-edited the anthology Dear Bully, about YA authors' experiences with bullying. She is a distinguished alum of Vermont College's MFA program and a part-time police dispatcher in Maine because she likes cop stories. Really.

www.carriejonesbooks.com

“Brings back familiar characters and Jones' quirky imaginative world.” ―Booklist on QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN ARROW

“The characters show welcome kindness and poignant insecurity, and the text sprinkles in humor . . . and an abundance of magical creatures.” ―Kirkus Reviews on QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN ARROW

“An imaginative blend of fantasy, whimsy, and suspense, with a charming cast of underdog characters . . . This new fantasy series will entice younger fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.” ―School Library Journal on TIME STOPPERS

“Effervescent, funny, and genuine.” ―Kirkus Reviews on TIME STOPPERS

“Amid the magic, spells, adventure, and weirdness of this fantasy are embedded . . . lessons about kindness, friendship, and cooperation.” ―Booklist on TIME STOPPERS

“Sticks the landing . . . The world building is engaging.” ―BCCB on TIME STOPPERS

“The plot thickens with every twist and turn. The mix of fantastical creatures along with the suspenseful ride will surely attract many school-aged students.” ―School Library Connection on TIME STOPPERS