If your students love books full of mystery, action, and time travel—they're going to be hooked by this read-aloud of Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time! In this special First Chapter Friday episode, I not only share the opening chapter of this thrilling middle grade novel… but I’m also joined by the author, PJ Davis, for a behind-the-scenes interview that explores creativity and curiosity.
📖 About the Book:
Thirteen-year-old Max is a daydreamer with a problem: invisible bandits are stealing time—one breath, one sneeze at a time. When he meets a strange professor who knew his missing father, Max discovers a hidden world called Nemesis and a vault filled with stolen time that could power an invasion and erase humanity. With his friends by his side and a clock ticking faster than ever, Max must find the courage to step beyond the bounds of time... and into his true purpose.
✨Perfect for:
Middle school ELA classrooms
First Chapter Friday programs
Gifted & talented readers or advanced readers
Parent/child read-alouds and book clubs
Fans of Percy Jackson, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and A Wrinkle in Time
🎯 Use this video to:
✅ Hook students with a high-stakes opening chapter
✅ Introduce an author with a fresh, imaginative voice
✅ Spark classroom discussions about identity, sacrifice, and time
✅ Encourage independent reading with a fantasy/sci-fi blend
📘 Grab a copy of Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4mCwxdu
💻 Visit PJ's website here: https://pjdavisauthor.com/
📌 Make sure you subscribe for more weekly read-alouds, author interviews, and bookish fun for your classroom or living room! And to get 5 GOOD THINGS for TEACHERS delivered to your inbox twice a month (as well as a FREE First Chapter Friday Start Up Kit!), click here: www.amandazieba.com/teachersignup
☕ Like this free resource? Fuel more teacher content by buying me a virtual coffee:
https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
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📖 About the Book:
Thirteen-year-old Max is a daydreamer with a problem: invisible bandits are stealing time—one breath, one sneeze at a time. When he meets a strange professor who knew his missing father, Max discovers a hidden world called Nemesis and a vault filled with stolen time that could power an invasion and erase humanity. With his friends by his side and a clock ticking faster than ever, Max must find the courage to step beyond the bounds of time... and into his true purpose.
✨Perfect for:
Middle school ELA classrooms
First Chapter Friday programs
Gifted & talented readers or advanced readers
Parent/child read-alouds and book clubs
Fans of Percy Jackson, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and A Wrinkle in Time
🎯 Use this video to:
✅ Hook students with a high-stakes opening chapter
✅ Introduce an author with a fresh, imaginative voice
✅ Spark classroom discussions about identity, sacrifice, and time
✅ Encourage independent reading with a fantasy/sci-fi blend
📘 Grab a copy of Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4mCwxdu
💻 Visit PJ's website here: https://pjdavisauthor.com/
📌 Make sure you subscribe for more weekly read-alouds, author interviews, and bookish fun for your classroom or living room! And to get 5 GOOD THINGS for TEACHERS delivered to your inbox twice a month (as well as a FREE First Chapter Friday Start Up Kit!), click here: www.amandazieba.com/teachersignup
☕ Like this free resource? Fuel more teacher content by buying me a virtual coffee:
https://ko-fi.com/amandazieba_thewordnerd
** The videos in this First Chapter Friday Playlist were created in the spirit of: helping teachers and students find high quality and engaging books to read, promoting amazing authors and great books celebrating stories.
Each video in this playlist features a book chosen by Amanda Zieba based on its literary merit, thematic/curriculum connection, or simply because she loves it and thinks you will too. All commentary and facts shared about the book and author were also researched/gathered by Amanda. Books were purchased by Amanda from Birdy’s Bookstore, Barnes and Noble or Amazon, unless otherwise stated. These videos are recorded and edited from Amanda’s home office in Wisconsin, USA. **
#FirstChapterFriday #MiddleGradeBooks #ReadAloud #BooksForGiftedReaders #BooksForAdvancedReaders #TimeTravelBooks #MiddleSchoolELA #MaxInTheHouseOfNemesis #FantasyBooksForKids #SciFiBooksForKids #ReadingHook #BookTalk #ClassroomReadAlouds #ParentRecommendedBooks #EngageYoungReaders