The Time Hackers

by Gary Paulsen

Book Overview

You ever open your locker and find that some joker has left something really weird inside? Seventh-grader Dorso Clayman opens his locker door to find a dead body. Thirty seconds later it disappears.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385746598
• ISBN13: 9780385746595
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Nice young-adult sci-fi short story

I think my perception may be biased in favor of this book because I both read and write young-adult sci-fi. And looking at how thin this book is, I went into it expecting a short story, not a novel. And I got just what I was looking for -- a fun, quick read paced for young teens. I enjoyed it. At the same time, I understand other reviews of this book that wanted the depth of a full-length novel. Frankly, I agree I would have enjoyed having more meat on the bones of this book and that it would have been even better. But that's not what it is. It's a short story written for middle grades. And a fun one.

excellent book

Very exciting and imaginative book. Excellent for young readers. Only wish it were longer-didn't want it to end.

Time travel at its best!

This is a great, fast-paced story for those who like sci/fi time travel adventures! Dorso is a "regular" kid who lives in the future (the story never says exactly what date it is). He has a friend, Frank, who's the comic relief in the book. Someone is playing a prank on them - they keep getting transported (it only lasts for about 60 seconds) back in time. They see glimpses of Beethoven, Custer, wooly mammoths, Gettysburg, etc. - these are the best parts of the story. The dialogue between the boys gets a little repetitive and boring at times - it seems like they keep saying the same things at times. But overall, if you like computers, technology, adventure, mystery, and suspense - you'll like this book!