The Time Fetch

Written by Amy Herrick

Narrated by Luci Christian

Under normal circumstances, a Time Fetch sends out its foragers to collect only those moments that will never be missed or regretted. It then rests, waiting to be called back by the Keeper, who distributes the gathered time where it is needed in our world and others. When eighth grader Edward innocently mistakes a sleeping Fetch for an ordinary rock, he wakes its foragers too early, and they begin to multiply and gobble up too much time.Soonthe bell rings to end class just as it's begun. Buses race down streets, toofar behind schedule to stop for passengers. Buildings and sidewalks begin todisappear as the whole fabric of the universe starts to unravel.To try to stop the time foragers he has unleashed, Edward must depend on thehelp of his classmates Feenix, Danton, and Brigit-whether he likes it or not.They all have touched the Fetch, and it has drawn them together in a strangeand thrilling adventure where the boundaries between worlds and dimensions areblurred, and places and creatures on the other side are much like the onesthey've always known-but slightly twisted, a little darker, and much moredangerous.A fast-paced tale of mythology, danger, friendship, and a shocking centuries-old secret, The Time Fetch is a magical adventure that reveals the extraordinary hiding just inside the ordinary.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Highbridge Company
• Release date: Aug 27, 2013
• ISBN: 9781622312146

Reviews for The Time Fetch

[bookwren · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

An unusual fantasy with a touch of existentialism and strongly developed male and female characters. My favorite was Aunt Kit, a practicing pagan in touch with the earth and the other side. Her nephew, Edward, the main character, thinks she's crazy. Feenix is a pistol, Danton is true and loyal, and Brigit is the silent hero from ancient Irish lore.

[emily_anne-1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Warning: this review is very ramble-y.

I'm REALLY sorry, this was a DNF for me.

When I received this book I was super excited, despite the fact Middle Grade books and I have a love/hate relationship. The premise sounded so interesting! And, I am very fond of the cover. (Alert: Cover Snob coming your way...)

Anyway, the reason I stopped reading in that I felt the characters were flat... and two things just got on my nerves.

1. The main character knocks over a girl's purse because everyone knows that all girls hate it when their purse's contents are spilled onto the floor. And of course, "girly junk" comes flying out. And then the girl continues to growl in fury at him.

UGH! There are so many things wrong with that scene. First, hmm, a bit stereotypical? Hmm?

I know that this won't bother most people, but... I don't know, it just got on my nerves. (As I have stated above already.)

2. The author uses these annoying phrases left and right. Probably because this is MG... but I am a middle-schooler and I know that back in 3rd-5th these childish phrases would still get on my nerves.

(Note: These are from an ARC. So, they may be different in the hardbound copy.)

"A bee up her butt"
"As if a bird had just pooped on his desk"
"Wowie Zowie"
"Sunshiny Smile"

So, in other words, this book was just not for me. To try to end this review on a good note, I am going to list a quick few things that made it less of a "truly terrible" read and more of a "dislike-a-bit" read.

1. There was some sarcasm I appreciated.

2. I believe whole-heartedly the book would have gotten better if I got through the beginning. I just couldn't make it through though. Ergh. I did kind of scan the middle and end...

3. The plot was decent and creative.

So, bye! And if you TRULY think you would like this book, check out the positive reviews along with the negatives to make your decision. Also, ask friends (That is how I do it. Not that I am a genius or anything.) Thank you for reading!

P.S this is 100% honest despite winning the book on First Reads.

[thehidingspot · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Time Fetch by Amy Herrick features a unique premise and a diverse group of main characters. The novel follows a group of four classmates who, though they interact daily, know very little about one another. This changes after the students are tasked with bringing a rock to school for their science class. Edward, waiting to the last minute to finish the assignment, grabs the only rock he can find on his way to school, but this isn't any ordinary rock. The rock is actually a Time Fetch, the resting place for foragers who do just that: fetch - or collect - time. Soon, with time disappearing all over the place and some particularly nasty witches on the hunt for the time fetch, their whole world is thrown off course. And it's up to these four unlikely allies to band together to set things right!I enjoyed the premise of the Time Fetch. Adults and young readers will relate to, and have no problem envisioning, the minuscule foragers eating up minutes, hours, and days in the blink of an eye. We've all had those days where we just can't believe how quickly the time flies... those are the days the foragers are out and about, eating up time and making the days fly by.I loved how different the four main characters are. This novel clearly illustrates the power of individuals banding together in friendship. Alone, none of the characters could have achieved the goal of capturing the foragers and returning the fetch to its rightful destination. Together, each were armed with specific skills, they were a formidable and effective team. The Time Fetch sends a positive and powerful message about embracing differences and individuality.I'm hoping that there will be another adventure featuring Edward, Feenix, Danton, and Brigit. Throughout the book, the characters come to appreciate each others' strengths and they just started to feel like true friends by the end of the novel. I'd really like to see how those relationships develop and how the characters' interactions change and grow. Hopefully Herrick will give readers another adventure with this fun group!I will note that I did feel that there were some pacing issues with the book. While the novel has quite a lot of action, there are some parts of the novel that felt slow. For readers that have connected with the main characters, I don't anticipate there being an issues, but with younger readers who are easily distracted, this might prove to be an issue. That said, I think The Time Fetch is better suited to readers who are, perhaps, already strong, motivated readers. I recommend The Time Fetch for its fresh concept and well-developed and engaging characters.