The Root Cellar

By Janet Lunn

Book Overview

Bestseller and an ALA Notable Book It looked like an ordinary root cellar--and if twelve-year-old Rose hadn't been so unhappy in her new home, where she'd been sent to live with unknown relatives, she probably would never have fled down the stairs to the root cellar in the first place. And if she hadn't, she never would have climbed up into another century, the world of the 1860s, and the chaos of the Civil War. "Melds past and present neatly . . . suspenseful."-- Publishers Weekly

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140380361
• ISBN13: 9780140380361
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Wonderful

I found this book in a box of my aunt's old books when I was younger and though the cover wasn't too interesting, I got bored and started reading. The story is captivating and it's still one of my favorites. It's a wonderful adventure.

The BEST book ever!!

If you like adventure then you will love this book "The Root Cellar" by Janet Lunn.This book is about a girl named Rose who goes to relative to relative . If you are wondering why, it is because her parents died when she was a young girl. and she went to live with her grandma. Her grandma died and then Rose started to go from place to place because the relative died or didn't want her around. Rose travels back in time by going into a root cellar. This book is called "The Root Cellar" because there is a root cellar where Rose enjoys being alone. Rose was never around kids her age , but her grandmothger told her that she was better off without them. She meets two children who are around her age and they create a strong bond. Rose and Sisan, who is one of her new friends, go on an exciting adventure they will remember for the rest of their lives!!!!!! The other child that Rose meets is Will. The book is a five star book to me and I suggest this book yo anyone who doesn't like reading. I hate reading and I loved this book. This book was so descriptive. When you read this book and think about it the book is so relaxing. If you close your eyes you will see the images in your mind it is so descriptive! So anyone can read it!!!!!

A present day girl goes to an old world

This is a modern day novel about a twelve-year old orphan who lives unhappily in Canada, the north shore of Lake Ontario. Rose has gone to live with her father's sister and her family. Rose has always felt like an outsider and since she has a new home she might as well explore it. By accident, Rose stumbled upon an old Root cellar in which thought she would find canned vegetables. She went inside the cellar to investigate and when she came out, she came out in the 19th century Civil War era. Rose found herself in another place and another time (the 1860's), and she had shifted through time. Through time travel Rose found friends Susan and William Morrisay. Rose immediately found solace in her escapades through time, she also found that her friends desperately needed her help. The main character Rose, and her new friend Susan are the same age when they meet and as time goes on they embark on a torturous adventure to save Will from certain death. "Rose has finally found a place where she fits in, but she has to travel through time to get there."

A great book for all readers!!

I loved this book! It kept me interested and wanting to keep reading! I lent my book to a friend and she also loved it! If you have not read this book you should!

A very exciting book which keeps you guessing until the end.

I read this book for a school book report. I originally got it because it was a science fiction book, but once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. Anyone who likes science fiction, but not necessarily "outer space and aliens" should read this book.