Geoffrey Lightstone, high school football player, goes to the aid of a student being bullied by a gang at school. His act of heroism costs him a trip back in time to the German Middle Ages. Follow Geoff as he finds his way in the exciting world of Kaiser Friedrich Barbarossa and the Third Crusade. Find out if he gets back to the present, his friends, and his girlfriend Staci.
Specifications
- written for third-year German and beyond
- 94 pages of text
- written in past tense
- with maps, footnotes, illustrations, and Discussion Questions
- setting: medieval Germany
Information for teachers
Written for third-year German and beyond, this book is suitable for Advanced Placement® Courses and is at the ACTFL Novice-High to Intermediate level, CEFR A2/B1.
Students say, "This was a huge relief from the usual read"; "It was well written and well thought out. It's a fun read and I really liked it"; "Better than most books we've read ... actually better than all books we've read".
A teacher reports, "I enjoyed working with this book. It was such a rewarding experience to have the students want to read."
