In "Time Swimmer" by Gerald Hausman, the protagonist, a young boy named Max, discovers a magical swimming pool that serves as a portal through time. As he swims, he travels to various historical periods and encounters intriguing figures from the past. Each journey teaches him valuable lessons about courage, compassion, and the interconnectedness of humanity. Through his adventures, Max learns to appreciate both his own time and the rich tapestry of history, ultimately gaining insight into his place in the world. The story combines fantasy with historical knowledge, encouraging readers to embrace their own journeys of discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Island Fiction .

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Macmillan Education .

Gerald Hausman, born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1945, grew up in New Jersey and Massachusetts. He graduated from college in New Mexico and continued to live there for two decades. During that time, he had a summer residence on the island of Jamaica where he and his wife, Loretta, founded a school for creative writing. Mr. Hausman has lived in Bokeelia, Florida since 1994. In addition to his many books about Native America, Gerald Hausman has written extensively about animal mythology. His work as a folklorist has earned him many national and international honors. Gerald's most recent award is from the Florida Magazine Association for his column "Pine Island Soundings" about life on a barrier island. Gerald Hausman is a frequent storyteller at college writers programs and at young authors conferences. Recently, he performed at the Young Authors Conference in Kaiserslautern, Germany as a guest of Department of Defense Dependent Schools. His lively presentations, complete with a myriad of sound effects, have earned him praise from storytellers, speakers, writers, and listeners. Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of My Furry Friends, also published by Simon & Schuster. He lives in New York with his wife and two cats Jasper and Tiger.