The Timekeepers: First Flight

Author DK
Read by Dion Mason
The Timekeepers are a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos! When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right...

In this instalment, The Timekeepers are whirled back in time to 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. An exhausted Orville and Wilbur Wright are desperately trying to fix their airplane. Their initial tests had been so promising, but all of a sudden, the Wright Flyer's propeller has gone missing! The Timekeepers realize it's been stolen by villainous DeLay, and only they can help save the day and put history back on track.

With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.

© 2022 DK © 2023 DK Audio
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From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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The Timekeepers are a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos! When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right...

In this instalment, The Timekeepers are whirled back in time to 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. An exhausted Orville and Wilbur Wright are desperately trying to fix their airplane. Their initial tests had been so promising, but all of a sudden, the Wright Flyer's propeller has gone missing! The Timekeepers realize it's been stolen by villainous DeLay, and only they can help save the day and put history back on track.

With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.

© 2022 DK © 2023 DK Audio

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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