Oliver and the Time Machine: Oliver and the Time Machine, #1

By M J Josefsen

Can one boy and a time machine stand against a high-tech villain?

 

Book One - Oliver's life takes an extraordinary turn when he discovers a time-traveling car with an AI named Rosie. Together, they journey through various epochs, from prehistoric ages to steampunk realities and futuristic worlds. However, their travels aren't just about curiosity; they're on a mission. The villainous Drake Cybernox, a tech magnate from the future, seeks to control the past and the future, at all costs.

 

As Oliver and Rosie endeavour to thwart his plans, they navigate a maze of challenges, friends, foes, and revelations. With each leap through time, Oliver learns more about the interconnectedness of history, the ripple effects of actions, and the potential one boy has to shape the future. Dive into a thrilling adventure where the stakes are high, and the journey through time is both a lesson and a quest.

 

Buckle up for the wildest ride through time-Oliver's about to change history, and he's taking you along for the ride!

Teaming up with a quirky AI named Rosie, he speeds through time, from the distant past where dinosaurs roam, to the sleek future where technology reigns. But when a power-hungry tycoon with an army of androids threatens to rewrite history for his own benefit, Oliver's fun escapades turn into a race against time. 

 

Oliver and the Time Machine is a three book series. 'The beginning' is the first book of the trilogy. Ideally suited to middle grade (8 to 12 years) and young children starting their independent reading journey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: DreamWeave Books
• Release date: Mar 2, 2024
• ISBN: 9781738510528

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Dedicated to Sarah, Isabelle and our very own superhero, Oliver.

In a world where time’s a stream,

Oliver, a boy with a dream.

Through ages past, he’d glide and gleam,

A time-travelling whisper, unseen.

With wristband bright and heart so bold,

He ventured where the tales unfold.

Past dinosaurs, and knights of old,

His stories through the times retold.

A boy of courage, heart so pure,

Through wormholes unknown,

his quests endure.

In the rifts of reality, worlds collide,

Oliver, the time-traveller, is our guide.

MJJ

Contents

Copyright

Dedication

Epigraph

The Discovery

Saving the Martians

Quantanite

The Year 2087

Mr Knowsley

Back to the Future – Let it Rain

The Weekend Job

Like Clockwork

Sorry

The Park Clean-up

Gotcha - 2087

A Packet of crisps

Puzzling

Afterword

A guide to the challenging words

Books In This Series

Oliver and the Time Machine

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The beginning

Michael J Josefsen

DreamWeave Books Publisher

The Discovery

Oliver eased the controls forward, taking the spacecraft into a steady descent. He could see the tiny speck of the Martian habitat far in the distance. He switched on the communication channel. ‘Martian One, this is supply ship Alpha Six, requesting permission to land.’

‘Welcome back Alpha Six, we’re getting hungry down here; permission to land granted,’ came the reply from ground control. Oliver slowed the craft to a crawl as they approached the landing zone.

‘Can I do the landing today?’ asked Jane, his co-pilot and at times, most annoying sister.

‘Sure, you need the practice,’ he replied with a wide grin. ‘Passing control over to co-pilot.’

Jane gripped the spacecraft’s controls, guiding it smoothly towards the landing zone. Almost instantly, a massive bang echoed through the craft, sending it spiralling out of control. Blaring alarms and flashing warning lights filled the cabin.

‘Oliver, I can’t control it!’ Jane yelled as the ground loomed dangerously close. The incessant ‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ of the alarms grew louder as the Martian terrain hurtled towards them.

Oliver grabbed the controls, but the craft wouldn’t respond. He looked over to Jane, her face etched in panic and despair, and then he braced for the impending crash…

Suddenly, he jolted awake, his bedside alarm sounding its morning call. ‘What a dream!’ he murmured, silencing the alarm, and springing out of bed.

Oliver and Jane prepare to land

Oliver and Jane prepare to land

Oliver slipped on his glasses and made his way downstairs for breakfast. He poured Choco Flakes into a bowl and added a generous amount of milk. Once he was done eating, he prepared two cheese sandwiches, one for his school lunch and the other for a snack later. He neatly packed them into his lunchbox, along with a bag of plain crisps and a shiny, vibrant red apple.

As he went upstairs to brush his teeth and dress for school, his sister Jane rushed down the steps in her typical last-minute panic.

‘You better move quickly, or you’ll be late for school,’ she warned.

‘Good morning, Jane. I’ll be on time, don’t worry,’ he assured his sister as she rushed out the front door. Oliver was very fond of his elder sister and missed the quality time they used to share. Ever since Jane began attending secondary school, she had been swamped with homework and engrossed in her new social circle, leaving her with little time for her younger brother.

Ten minutes later, Oliver was ready for school. He grabbed his backpack and peeked into the living room where his dad was watching the morning news.

‘Bye, Dad. I’m off to school,’ Oliver announced.

‘Have a good day son, and be careful on that bike,’ his dad responded in his usual protective tone.

Leaving the house, he swiftly adjusted his bike helmet and hopped onto his trusty BMX, which he had been given for his tenth birthday, the best birthday present ever, he often thought to himself.

Oliver attended Burton Junior School, just a short bike ride away from his home. His usual route took him through the narrow passage beside his house, past the local allotments, and across the playing field.

Now nearly eleven, Oliver had a distinctive look with gravity-defying blond hair and black-rimmed glasses. Though some classmates labelled him a geek or nerd, he was unfazed. Fascinated by topics like computer science, robotics, and space exploration, Oliver was more than happy to embrace his interests. If being passionate about science made him a nerd, then he wore that label with pride. Oliver was perfectly content with just being