People of the Sun
⭐️ Gold Recipient, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence
⭐️ First Place, Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards
⭐️ Bronze Medal, 2022 International Readers' Favorite Awards
The explosive reveal about who John and Sarah really are and why they're traveling through time, with their most gut-wrenching challenge yet. In the time of the Aztec, a scoundrel named Cortés arrives and the kids are forced to make an extremely difficult decision: If you could change history, should you?
For more twists, more danger, and more fun, read the third book in The Eye of Ra series, People of the Sun!
"An SF-infused tale that proves both entertaining and educational."
-Kirkus Reviews
*****
"Middle-grade readers with a love of high-stakes fantasy will be pleased with this time-crossed historical adventure."
-BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly
*****
"The epic reveal we've been waiting for with the biggest stakes yet! You'll be breathlessly turning pages until the very end..."
-Sam Subity, author of The Last Shadow Warrior
*****
"Thought-provoking, compelling, and exquisitely designed, this is a satisfying conclusion to the Eye of Ra series and is a highly recommended addition to libraries for advanced middle grade readers."
-Mary Lanni, book blogger, librarian, and reviewer for School Library Journal.
*****
"People of the Sun is full of history, adventure, suspense and time travel! Kids will be lining up to read this!"
-Stacy Alfano, 5th grade teacher
*****
"People of the Sun is an amazing read that keeps you on the edge of your seat! I loved the first two books in the series, and this was my favorite."
-Emmie Enchanted, kid blogger
*****
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Praise for The Eye of Ra series
⭐️ Gold Recipient, Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence
⭐️ Silver Medal in Children's Adventure, 2020 International Readers' Favorite Awards
⭐️ Award-winning Finalist, Next Generation Book Awards
⭐️ 1st Place in both Children's Adventure AND Grades 4th-6th, 2020 TopShelf Awards
⭐️ Grand Prize Winner, Colorado Author Project
⭐️ 1st Place, Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Fiction Award
"An engaging, eventful, history-based fantasy with realistic protagonists and an enjoyable, twist-filled plot." -Kirkus Reviews on The Eye of Ra
"Once again, Gartner deftly weaves real-life history into a compelling adventure, offering high-stakes, realistic danger and vivid scene-setting." -Kirkus Reviews on Sol Invictus
"Gartner's middle grade time-travel adventure is a rollicking ride . . . this adventure novel hits the sweet spot. " - BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly on The Eye of Ra
"Gartner has a knack for action and creating compelling historical personalities . . . Middle readers who treasure ancient history with a side of adventure will welcome this fantasy story." -BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly on Sol Invictus
"Gartner's narrative voice complements the book's brisk pacing and heightens its unending action...The book echoes the same adventure-driven narrative of Percy Jackson and the Olympians but with its own Roman twist. However, Gartner skillfully embellishes a narrow glimpse of history that is typically studied for its grander narrative." -BookLife Prize, 2021 on Sol Invictus
"Ben Gartner has a gift for capturing details of the past and weaving a story that brings the adventure out of history. This series creates a love of history and learning with the wonder and excitement that the siblings find when they travel back in time." -Readers' Favorite
"Fun, action-packed read, with a healthy dose of historical facts. Kids will be hooked on this one!" -Adam Perry, author of The Magicians of Elephant County
"A heartwarming and fun action adventure novel for the whole family. Full of interesting historical tidbits and fun mishaps, The Eye of Ra keeps the pages turning. An excellent read! " -Kerelyn Smith, author of Mulrox and the Malcognitos
"With tons of action, humor, excellent character development, and historical details that will make you feel like you've been swept back in time too, this is sure to be a winner for middle grade readers." -Sam Subity, author of The Last Shadow Warrior
"The Eye of Ra is a delightfully quick and smart magical tour of ancient Egypt, giving middle grade readers an educational survey from the perspective of a modern kid without ever feeling like a lecture." -Jason Henderson, author of Young Captain Nemo
"This book was awesome! The book captivated me." -10-year-old book blogger from Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them
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