James and the Magic Lantern

By Gijsbers

James has never heard of a magic lantern.

When his new teacher gives the class random topics for a school project, James pulls magic lantern out of the bowl. There's just one problem - he has no idea what it is.

A trip to the library should help him find some answers. Instead, James suddenly finds himself somewhere quite different. There are no computers, no electricity and a real magic lantern show is about to begin.

With the help of Bill, a travelling magic lantern operator, James discovers glowing images, moving slides, strange lemonade and a whole new way of telling stories. He also learns something that might help with the part of his school project he's dreading most: presenting it to his class.

But first, James has to work out where he is - and how to get home.

James and the Magic Lantern is a fun time-travel adventure for curious young readers who enjoy discovering how people entertained, communicated and shared stories before the technology we use today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764898001
• ISBN13: 9781764898003
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Melissa Gijsbers
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7