Fatechanger

by L. M. Poplin

FBT review:

Step into a thrilling time-travel adventure with "Fatechanger" by L. M. Poplin. When fourteen-year-old Penelope Clark accidentally finds herself in 1915 Boston, she must disguise herself as a pickpocket and newsboy to survive. This exciting Teen & Young Adult book takes readers on a journey filled with danger, friendship, and unexpected discoveries. Penn's life takes a dramatic turn when she is robbed and caught in the middle of a dangerous rivalry. As she investigates the betrayal she faced, Penn uncovers shocking truths about herself and those around her. Perfect for fans of indie book titles, "Fatechanger" offers a captivating and unique reading experience. Pick up your copy today and join Penn on this unforgettable journey into the past. Available on Amazon.com.

Publisher Description:

When fourteen-year-old Penelope Clark accidentally travels through time to 1915 Boston, she must disguise herself first as a pickpocket and then as a newsboy, learning how to thieve, fight, and broadcast headlines to survive in an era before antibiotics and open-heart surgeries.

Stuck in the past with no way to get home, Penn makes her first friend ever, and many enemies. But when Penn is robbed, and the pickpockets kidnap the head newsboy, she finds herself stuck in the middle of a dangerous rivalry, questioning her loyalties to either side and to herself.

After a violent fistfight with a fellow pickpocket, Penn incurs a life-threatening infection. As her supposed enemy nurses her back to health—discovering she’s a girl and befriending her in the process—Penn realizes that someone else must have betrayed her. Her ensuing investigation reveals not only the truth of her betrayer’s identity but also her own.