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Kirsten Pistorius

Kirsten Pistorius

Harare, Zimbabwe

Kirsten Pistorius is a passionate children's book author whose love for literature blossomed from an early age. Growing up, she spent countless hours in libraries alongside her mother, a dedicated research librarian. These treasured moments, surrounded by the dusty smell of old books and the endless wonder of stories, ignited a deep love for storytelling within her. Kirsten’s childhood was filled with the magic of turning pages and discovering new worlds, nurturing her desire to share her love of books with children.

Her mission as an author is to inspire young minds and foster a lifelong appreciation for reading. Whether weaving heartwarming tales of friendship or crafting adventurous escapades, Kirsten's stories reflect her passion for connecting with children through the power of words. Each book she writes is a testament to her belief that stories can spark imagination, teach valuable lessons, and bring joy to readers of all ages.

With a growing portfolio of enchanting works, Kirsten continues to strive to cultivate a literary legacy, hoping to empower young readers to explore the boundless realms of their imagination - discovering magic in each book and beyond!

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The Chronicles of Peregrine

The Time Traveler

"Peregrine – The Time Traveler" offers a captivating journey through time and space, blending historical realism with imaginative storytelling to create a vivid tapestry of human experience and possibility.

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The Chronicles of Peregrine: The Time Traveler invites readers on an exhilarating adventure through time, weaving a rich tapestry of human history, culture, and imagination. Peregrine, the time traveler, embarks on a whirlwind journey across various epochs—from the grandeur of ancient Egypt to the bustling cities of medieval China, and the modern marvels of California. Along the way, he encounters the vast diversity of human experience, reflecting on the ever-changing nature of civilization.

The story masterfully blends historical facts with speculative fiction, sparking wonder and curiosity in readers. Peregrine’s journey uncovers connections between ancient structures like the pyramids and modern concepts such as space exploration, while dinosaurs' eggs discovered in the Gobi Desert hint at the tantalizing possibility of life from the distant past returning to the present. These imaginative elements intertwine with real-world history, challenging readers to ponder the mysteries of our world and the limitless potential of the future.

Through Peregrine’s eyes, readers witness the evolution of humanity, from the rise of ancient civilizations to the rapid advancements of the modern era, with landmarks like Google and smartphones representing the peak of contemporary innovation. His final adventure, set in the whimsical world of Disneyland, brings the story to a poignant conclusion, offering moments of reflection, nostalgia, and joy. The Chronicles of Peregrine is a captivating exploration of time, culture, and imagination, bridging the ancient with the modern and leaving readers with a sense of awe for both the past and the future.

Sales arguments

  • Current trends show a resurgence of interest in historical fiction and time travel narratives, especially among young adult and middle-grade readers.
  • The success of speculative fiction, such as Outlander or A Wrinkle in Time, has shown that readers are eager for imaginative storytelling that connects them to different eras. This market trend demonstrates a clear demand for works like The Chronicles of Peregrine, which blends factual history with speculative adventure.
  • I plan to collaborate with local schools, libraries, and community centers for book readings and interactive events, sparking interest in history and time travel through engaging discussions and activities.
  • I am hoping to grow my Facebook and Instagram platform that engages readers of all ages through a combination of social media and direct outreach.
  • Peregrine stands out by including imaginative speculative elements, such as ancient mysteries tied to futuristic possibilities, which sets it apart from the more linear historical narratives of the others.

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  • "The Magic in Changing Your Stars" by Leah Henderson (2020) Published by Sterling Children's Books Blends historical facts with adventure as a young boy time-travels to Harlem in the 1930s. It has sold steadily and gained a lot of attention due to its cultural significance.
  • "The Mona Lisa Key" (Time Castaways) by Liesl Shurtliff (2018) Published by HarperCollins Follows siblings on a time-traveling adventure. It’s a popular title with strong sales.
  • "The Lincoln Project" (Flashback Four) by Dan Gutman (2016) Published by HarperCollins Combines humor with historical events, having garnered significant sales since publication.

Audience

The target audience for The Chronicles of Peregrine: The Time Traveler is middle-grade readers aged 8 to 12, who enjoy adventure-filled stories that blend history, exploration, humor and imaginative speculative alien fiction.

Advance praise

The Chronicles of Peregrine: The Time Traveler is the thrilling first book in an exciting new series that will continue to explore the mysteries of time and history. The second book in the series is currently under review, so be on the lookout for its release soon! Follow Peregrine’s adventures as he unravels more secrets from the past, and prepare to dive even deeper into the wonders of time travel in the next installment.

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Peregrine opened his eyes – a dark tunnel enveloped him, and all sorts of images flashed past his eyes. It was like being in a time machine as the centuries counted down in his consciousness.

Then suddenly, his carbon-fiber craft crashed to a standstill, and there was a deathly hush.

Peregrine raised his head, and his gaze met the shocked faces of a tribe of strangers staring back at him. They wore long robes, and were leading a procession of the ugliest, four-legged animals he had ever seen.

After some indecision they finally helped him out of the craft and offered him a drink of water from a goat skin pouch. It passed through his mind that this was the act of a good Samaritan. Now where had he heard that before?

One of the tribesmen passed him a piece of linen cloth and showed him how to wind it round his head as protection from the desert sun. One of the ugly. camels knelt down, and Peregrine hoisted himself onto its shoulders.

As the procession crested the hills that looked down on Cairo, Peregrine suddenly realized where they were. The famous Pyramids of Egypt lay before him. He knew they had been built supposedly as burial chambers for the Kings of Egypt, but at the same time, he knew that the triangular shape of a pyramid was the only structure that could withstand a nuclear explosion.

As they drew nearer, Peregrine recognized the alien shapes of peoples and vehicles from outer space which had been carved in the stone. He had an idea who had been involved in building the pyramids, and they had not used local slave labor. Besides, the pyramids of Egypt were the only buildings visible from space and could be used as GPS channels by wanderers from beyond.

Peregrine rubbed his ear and blinked and to his amazement as he was instantly transported to the ancient Mongolian Empire and open his eyes in the court of Khublai Khan the emperor of China. Marco Polo, another renowned traveler, and the emperor’s trade representative in Southeast Asia, stepped forward to greet him. Peregrine hastily dismounted and presented his Starlink timekeeper as a special gift for the emperor, much as Marco Polo had brought gifts from the pope when he had left Venice on his travels in 1271 AD.

Small yellow men with slanting eyes, wearing their hair in pigtails, offered refreshments with fruit and spices bought and paid for from the teeming market by using an early form of money.

Rickshaws rattled back and forth across the cobblestones, and in the distance, Peregrine could see the Great Wall of China. He knew it had taken roughly 1000 years to build and stretched for some 20,000 km.

Peregrine admired the beautiful colors of the silk robes worn by the court attendants and remembered that China had exported silk and spices to the West, so that the trade route connecting East and West had become known as the Silk Route.

As Peregrine was examining the hand-written scrolls, and manuscripts in the palace library, he rubbed his ear again, and instantly the old Chinese librarian disappeared, and became a modern-day student, sporting a pair of spectacles, shorts, sandals, and a book bag. He held a physics book in one hand and a cell phone in the other. They were now in a magnificent library at the University of Peking.

All information was accessed by computer and search engines such as Google were common tools. Knowledge, like world population, had exploded and quantum and astrophysics hinted at a parallel existence. Man was exploring the universe, which was exactly what Peregrine was doing!

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