Sixteen-year-old gymnast Elizabeth Arlington has developed fear issues when it comes to throwing herself over a vault table—but then she finds that she has much bigger problems when she discovers a mystery surrounding her birth.
She catapults through time—through her family history and great moments in gymnastics history—in order to solve that mystery and stop a fellow time traveler whose actions may prevent her from being born at all.
Her quest takes her to the 1988 Olympic Trials, where she’ll have to perform the vault of her life to save her loved ones—and herself.
Check out this Littsburg.com interview with Nancy about Vaulting Through Time.
Early Reviews for Vaulting through Time
In the world of competitive gymnastics, 16-year-old Elizabeth must overcome physical and emotional fears in this page-turner novel that will leave you spinning. Swinging through parallel generations of women, Elizabeth comes to know her spiritual and biological ancestors, her mother, and herself. Evocatively written, McCabe weaves a heartwarming and absorbing journey. Great mother-daughter read!”
—Margaret McMullan, author of Sources of Light
What if we could go back in time to discover our deepest family secrets? Get ready for time-hopping thrills as 16-year-old gymnast Elizabeth journeys into the past to discover her true identity in this inventive adventure. Vaulting Through Time is clever, suspenseful, and big-hearted.”
—Beth Ann Bauman, author of Jersey Angel and Rosie and Skate
Links to to more related articles and reviews:
- Bibliotica
- Writer’s Digest: 5 Tips on Writing Time Travel That Works
- Story Time Teen: Dear Teenage Me
- Salon: Gotta get back in time: The current explosion of time travel novels goes beyond sci-fi and fantasy
- Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Nancy McCabe, author of Vaulting Through Time
- College Gym News: Gymnastics-Themed Books to Help You Pass the Time
- Girl Talk HQ: Teen Gymnast Travels Through Time To Discover The Truth About Her Past, In Heartfelt YA Debut
- Book Club Babble: Spotlight on Nancy McCabe’s YA Science Fiction Novel – Vaulting Through Time
- Women Writers Women’s Books
- Bradford Era
- Tor.com
- Big Blend Radio (forthcoming)
- All Ages of Geek (forthcoming)
Nancy has extensive experience as a writer in the schools in four states and is available for school visits that include talks and writing workshops for students from Grades 3 through 12. Contact her to schedule a presentation or workshop.
Read more about Nancy’s favorite time travel books at Shepherd Books.