The Jewel and the Key

An earthquake and the discovery of a mysterious antique mirror unleash forces that jolt sixteen-year-old Addie McNeal back to 1917 Seattle, just as the United States is entering World War I. Addie finds herself shuttling back and forth between past and present, drawn in both times to the grand Jewel Theater. In both decades the existence of the Jewel is threatened and war is looming . . . and someone she cares about is determined to fight.

Eventually, Addie realizes that only she has the key to saving the Jewel—and the lives of her friends. But will she figure out how to manipulate the intricately woven threads of time and truly set things right?

• Time Travel Romance: In 1917, Addie meets Reg Powell, a handsome actor with secrets of his own. But can love blossom when a century stands between them?
• Magic Mirror: After a Seattle earthquake, a mysterious antique mirror becomes Addie’s portal to the past—a dangerous gift she must learn to control.
• Dual Timeline Mystery: The Jewel Theater is in peril in both the past and the present. Addie is the only one who can uncover the connection and save the historic stage from destruction.
• Rich Seattle History: From the dawn of World War I to the city’s radical labor movements, Addie is plunged into a vibrant and volatile moment in Pacific Northwest history.

The Amethyst Road by Louise Spigeler Clarion, 2005 Junior Library Guild SelectionIRA Notable BookSFWA Andre Norton Award shortlist/finalistNYPL Book for the Teen AgeKansas State Reading Circle RecommendationPuget Sound Council Best Book of the YearAmelia Bloomer Project List "This work is not only unique in its smooth and imaginative integration of genres; it offers an original blend of societal grit and compelling fantasy-based spirituality. Serena and Shem are complex young people in a complex world, who both collide and collaborate on their shared journey to meaningful adulthood. A terrific read for teens." --ALA Booklist "Those who appreciate bold heroines unwilling to accept society's dictates might wish to join Serena on her quest." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books