Time Snatchers is the perfect mix of Oliver Twist meets The Time Machine. The year is 2060. Caleb is one of a handfull of enslaved orphans that must travel back into the past to retrieve treasures for Uncle. When they are successful they are praised but when they fail in their mission Uncle is merciless and gives them violent punishments. Caleb is always looking over his shoulder for Frank who tries to out steal and trick him every chance he gets as well as win over Caleb's partner Abbie. Caleb tries to do the right thing and protect a young boy but will he be successful in doing it under Uncle and Frank's nose? This is one series I will be eagerly waiting for the next book. ( )