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I had this as a hardback and an MP3-CD. CD given to HAWL Library.

In a house on the coast of England, there is a door. It hides unimaginable mysteries, unavoidable danger, and unbelievable surprises. When 11-year-old twins Jason and Julia move into the old mansion with their family, the door is a secret - locked and hidden behind an old wardrobe.
But Jason, Julia, and their friend Rick are about to discover what lies behind it... ( )

An okay read, with some fun characters.

The book begins as 11-year-old twins Jason and Julia move from London to Argo Manor, a mysterious mansion on the British coast. After befriending Rick, a local boy, the three friends discover that the previous owner, the wildly eccentric Ulysses Moore, left behind clues to unlock a hidden door, and once opened, it leads the kids into a web of passageways, potential danger, and mind-boggling discoveries.

What I liked: great characters! Each of the three friends is unique and brings an interesting element to the story. The mansion’s caretaker is peculiar, but in the most fascinating way (I really want to know his story!). The plot is interesting and the comradery between the kids is lighthearted and fun.

What I didn’t like: it ends with a major cliffhanger. The last quarter of the book is when the adventures really begin to pick up, and then it just ends. The reader is left with no sense of closure. There were also a couple of times when it felt like the author was talking down to the reader (over-explaining for the sake of the reader’s age).

3.5 out of 5 stars ( )

Good children's fantasy series. Well written w/ spunky characters. ( )

An absorbing read, though it deadends the reader with something of a cliffhanger ending. "Door to Time" combines history (a little of it) with fantasy (fake ancient cultures) to create a fun exploration mystery. Three kids have the weekend to scope out a giant mansion, and finding clues which lead them on a clue-driven, Indiana-Jones style adventure. The clues have been left by the owner of the house, Ulysses Moore, who may or may not be deceased (one of the characters suspects that Moore may still be hanging around.) A good escapist read, but be prepared to lay hands on the sequel to continue the narrative.