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​If you're bored of the same old children’s books and want something wild, we've got just the thing for you! This one's got magic, time travel, unexpected consequences. and more surprises than a clown car at a birthday party. Plus, the hero's a clockmaker, so you know it's going be ticking with excitement! But here's the thing, it's based on a real-life clock and the author even lives there! So, pack your bags, hop on a train, and come visit the Eastgate Clock in Chester to see if you can spot the clockmaker yourself. Just don't mess with time too much, we don't want to end up in the Stone Age or something!

Meet Egan Bagley, the clockmaker extraordinaire! He's about to unveil his masterpiece clock that's so impressive, even Big Ben is getting jealous. But hold on to your pocket watches because things are about to get wacky. A gypsy has come to town selling bewitched beads and things start to get wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey. Suddenly, With the power of his four-faced clock, Egan becomes a pint-sized time wizard, wreaking havoc and causing all sorts of trouble. And if that wasn't enough, he's also about to become the richest man in Chester! He's so rich, he's swimming in gold coins like Scrooge McDuck. But as they say, with great power comes great responsibility... and in Egan's case, great consequences. Will he use his powers for good or will he let greed consume him?