MINE-SHIFT

When fifteen year old Joel Penberthy sees a
white hare being pursued by a black dog, he knows exactly what it
means. Every Cornishman knows that the white hare, pursued by a black
dog, portends disaster. For Joel it means a catastrophe threatens the
eighteenth century mine where he works. But he can never imagine how
this will turn his own life upside down, threatening his very existence
in his own time. Nor does he guess how it will find him new, amazing
friends in today’s world, and a future that he could never have dreamt
of.

In this gripping time travel novel set in the depths of the Cornish tin mines, Joel—a

young miner from the 18th century—finds himself hurled into the bewildering

present day, only to return and face accusations of sorcery. Rich in atmosphere and

tension, the novel cleverly blends historical drama with an impending modern-day

accident, making Joel’s journey both heart-pounding and unforgettable.

Stephanie Hale