Part of Time Quintet, book 4
First published 1987
Sandy and Dennys Murry, the normal twins, accidentally interrupt their scientist father's experiment and find themselves alone in a strange desert. Rescued by a man named Japheth, they're swept up in ancient conflicts, with winged seraphim and perilous Nephilim creatures roaming the sands. The boys must reunite an estranged father and son before Noah builds his famous ark—if they can survive the perils of this mythic time and find their way home.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, ancient, angels
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 1986
336 pages · Paperback · A Yearling Book