The Dog Snatcher (Guardians of Time Book 1) (Phyllis Wheeler)

The Dog Snatcher 
Eleven-year-old Jake is amazed when a teenage boy kidnaps the family dog and vanishes. Jake and his twin Ava are determined to find their dog, and soon they use an abandoned key to seek help in–of all places–a clock shop.
This clock shop travels through time and space, piloted by a 700-year-old Swiss alchemist.
But the dog snatcher isn’t easy to catch. He’s a centuries-old alchemist too.
A family-friendly story full of surprises, including a trip to France in 1680.

Endorsements: 
Eleven-year-old Caleb says, “Great story! Time traveling in a clock shop was interesting, cool and funny!”
“I really think it’s a great book. It’s interesting and definitely engaging.”—E.S., age 10
“A totally magical time-travel adventure, and a thrilling beginning to an exciting series!”—John Hendrix, New York Times bestselling iIllustrator and author
“I highly recommend this engaging chapter book. Your kids will enjoy it.” ––Rob Currie, author of Hunger Winter: A WW2 Novel
“Time travel, alchemy, rich friendships, and a meaningful tale well told—what’s not to like?” —Wayne Thomas Batson, bestselling author of The Door Within Trilogy

About the Author: 
Phyllis Wheeler, a homeschooling veteran, loves time-travel stories with a bit of fantasy thrown in. She writes books for kids that feature strong families and a moral compass. She and her husband live in St. Louis, where she tends her milkweed garden and hopes for butterflies.