The Time Capsule

by Lurlene McDaniel

Book Overview

In first grade, twins Alexis and Adam wrote down what they wanted to be when they grew up and put it in their teacher's time capsule. Now entering their senior year in high school, they are surprised... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 055357096X
• ISBN13: 9780553570960
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.5" x 7.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A Story to TOUCH your soul

This story brings you into the life of two twins, Alexis and Adam, high school seniors.They have common lifes except for a haunting past for Adam. He had leukeima when he was eleven. The twins parents are always at work, and it seems like a divorce is possible. Alot is going on for these busy teenagers and Alexis is so whirled up, she doesn't see the signs. Adam is losing weight. Adam has bruises. Adam is in TROUBLE. With the truth of a relapse sinking into Alexis's brain, life spins out of control. Alexis and her boyfrined split. There are no future signs of recovery in view for Adam. Alexis just wants things to be the same, before Adam ever had cancer. But how can that happen when your brother for eighteen years is hanging on by a finger for life?

A Sad Story

I really liked this story even though it was really sad. This is the first time reading one of her books and I really liked her as an author. I liked that Lurlene made you feel like you were in the story with Adam and Alexis. If you want to read this book you have to have a box of tissue near you and get ready for a good cry.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have read four other books by this auther and i have loved them all. The way she writes is amazing. I recommened this book for all fans of LM and people who just want a book that will touch their hearts. I think one of her books should be Oprah's Pick. HaHaHa I LOVED IT

The Time Capsule

In Miami, Florida seventeen-year-old twins Alexis and Adam are entering their final year of high school and are invited to a first-grade reunion. When they were six, they wrote down what they wanted to do when they grew up and put it in their teacher's time capsule. Now, they're dumbfounded to read what they wrote: Alexis wanted to help people and Adam wanted to be a fireman. However, that dream was shattered when Adam was struck with leukemia and the whole family fell apart. Adam's leukemia is now in remission, but sadly the twins' parents are so busy working that they don't have much time for them or each other. Alexis can't even persuade them to go on a vacation to Disney World. Unfortunately no one is prepared when Adam gets sick again. Will his health improve, or will he lose his battle? And can Alexis save the family? This book made me think about all the children in the world who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses. There is a freshman at my school who had leukemia when she was little and she immediately came to mind. If you like reading inspirational stories about young people, read THE TIME CAPSULE to find out what happens to Adam and his family. --- Reviewed by Ashley Hartlaub

Gripped my heart...

This story touched, or shall I say gripped my heart with love and sympathy. This is a beautifully written book that everyone will love, no matter what. This book choked me up in the end it sends so much felling through you. IT IS AWESOME!