When fifteen year old Joel Penberthy sees a white hare being pursued by a black dog, he knows exactly what it means. Every Cornishman knows that the white hare, pursued by a black dog, portends disaster. For Joel it means a catastrophe threatens the eighteenth century mine where he works. But he can never imagine how this will turn his own life upside down, threatening his very existence in his own time. Nor does he guess how it will find him new, amazing friends in todays world, and a future that he could never have dreamt of.
In this gripping time travel novel set in the depths of the Cornish tin mines, Joela
young miner from the 18th centuryfinds himself hurled into the bewildering
present day, only to return and face accusations of sorcery. Rich in atmosphere and
tension, the novel cleverly blends historical drama with an impending modern-day
accident, making Joels journey both heart-pounding and unforgettable.
Stephanie Hale
