A Tick in Time — Debra Chapoton

12-year-old Tommy MacArthur plunges into another dimension thanks to a magical grandfather clock. Now he must find his way through a strange land, avoid the danger lurking around every corner, and get back home.When he succeeds he dares his new friend Noelle to return with him. But who and what follows them back means more trouble and more adventure. A great children's chapter book from the author of THE SECRET IN THE HIDDEN CAVE. Fans of action, adventure, magic, and just plain fun will love this middle-grade fantasy.