Keepers, The: The Box and the Dragonfly

When twelve-year-old Horace discovers an underground warehouse full of strange artifacts, he chooses a mysterious box with time travelling powers, and meets Chloe whose dragonfly medallion lets her travel through matter. The two join forces when their families are endangered and must choose between two powers that want their loyalty and battle magical forces with bravery and ingenuity. This adventure story, packed with magic, science, mystery, and suspense, is suitable for independent reading or lit circles. Students can respond to an array of dichotomies in the novel, magic vs. science, leaders vs. followers, and creative vs. critical thinking.