15 Minutes

But when Casey discovers a weird little time machine, he figures he'll never be late again. Unfortunately, it's not a very good time machine. It can only go back 15 minutes. And it seems to have a mind of its own.

Still — what could possibly go wrong?

Children's Literature

Casey Little is always late. He is even two chapters late for his own book. This is a hilarious look into Casey's life when he discovers his Grandfather's watch is actually a 'go-back,' or a time machine, that whisks Casey back fifteen minutes whenever he needs a second chance. He can use it to impress the girls in his class by saying just the right thing, after several practices. He can use it to ace a history test or put himself in the perfect position on the football field to make himself the game hero instead of the water boy. Casey's story is witty and entertaining, and the book is formatted creatively to reflect the fast pace and humor in the writing. The 'go-back' helps Casey stand up to his bullies and discover that popularity is not everything. Using the 'go-back' also shows Casey that his actions affect other people, and that some things are left better untouched.

Steve Young is an award-winning television and film writer and author of the book great failures of the extremely successful (Tallfellow Press). This is his first book for children. He lives in California with his wife and children, whom he was unable to sell on eBay, although he did try.