Diana: Twentieth-Century Princess Book

I love these John Bellairs books. I've read most of the ones he wrote by now. I only have a few left to go before Brad Strickland completely takes over the series.

This is the 2nd book in a row where Lewis and his uncle are not in the story. They are both off in Europe having adventures while Mrs. Zimmerman and Rose Rita are trying to find a way to get Mrs. Zimmerman's magic back. While driving down the highway in their car, they go through a tunnel in the mountains of PA and all the sudden the road is gone and they are stranded in some bushes. They have gone back in the past. Opps.

There is a family and the grandfather is a witch and the granddaughter is a witch and she is the one who trained Mrs. Zimmerman; how're them apples. There is an evil socerer in the area who is trying to destroy the family and Rose Rita must face it all.

I actually felt like this story was scary, especially for kids and there were some dark moments in it. I normally don't like time travel at all, but I felt like John pulled it off. John makes writing look so easy. His characters are very good and his writing is so smooth and he sets a great tone. These books are true gems and I'm glad I am reading them all.

I also enjoyed seeing the story told from Mrs. Zimmerman & Rose Rita's point of view again. They make a great pair and I wouldn't mind having more of them.

This book will make you think twice before using a mirror to do magic.