As Etta and Nicholas set off across centuries and continents, they forge first a friendship and then something more, but time is not on their side. Ironwood also coerces Nicholas to accompany Etta - to make sure the device is brought back to him. If she can't find it by a certain date, he'll kill her mother. Ironwood blackmails Etta to find a mysterious device he claims her mother (also, obviously, a time traveler) stole from him years ago and hid in another century. That is, until he actually meets Etta and realizes she has no idea who the Ironwoods are and what they want from her. Etta doesn't know she's a time traveler, but when she's kidnapped through a 'passage' at the Metropolitan Museum, she ends up in 1776 on Nicholas' ship, to be taken back to the Ironwoods as part of a contract he'd like to fulfill so he can then be done with the Ironwoods forever. Nineteen-year-old Nicholas is the adopted son of an 18th-century sea captain trying to escape his nefarious biological family, the Ironwoods, who want little to do with him, since his mother was their slave. Etta Spencer is a 17-year-old violin prodigy in modern-day New York City on the brink of her professional debut.  PASSENGER is an epic thriller about two teen time-travelers.  The threat of violence is of more concern than the actual violence, but there are some ruthless characters willing to kill, and there's a small body count and people left for dead. Though the romantic tension and longing is high, there's only one love scene, and it's tastefully written in a 'fade-to-black' sentence. There are a few instances when 'Negro' or 'slave' or 'colored' are used, although there are relatively few curse words for a young-adult novel. Since the book's protagonists are an 18th-century sailor who's the son of a slave (and her master) and a 21st-century virtuoso violinist who's a white feminist, author Alexandra Bracken doesn't shy away from discussing issues of race and gender, both in a historical and a contemporary context. Parents need to know that Passenger is a globe-trotting time-travel adventure that spans centuries and should appeal to readers who like big concepts, detailed characterization, and slow-burning romance. Sailors drink, a couple to excess and one so much that he makes inappropriate comments.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.

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James Warwick as Tommy Beresford is the quintessential problem-solver. She has a flirtatious yet subtle demeanor, often hiding her intelligence in order to fool suspects and gain their trust. Tuppence often displays an intuitive approach to solving mysteries which leads to some of the most intriguing and thrilling moments in the series. Francesca Annis as Tuppence Beresford gives an energetic performance, with a natural playfulness that is both infectious and endearing. His authoritative presence and keen understanding of crime make him a valuable asset to the Beresfords. He is a perfect foil for Tuppence's wild enthusiasm and often serves as an anchor to Tommy's somewhat detached logic. As the lead detective on most of the cases, Detective Inspector Marriott, played by Arthur Cox, is featured prominently in the show. Their dynamic partnership helps strengthen their resolve, allowing them to not only solve crimes but enhance their relationship. While Tommy is a confident and sensible individual who approaches situations with logic and strategy, Tuppence is more of an impulsive free spirit. They are presented as two very different types of people which complement each other's talents. The series is set in 1950s London, and the central protagonist are the married couple of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. The show is based on a series of detective novels by acclaimed author, Agatha Christie, and follows the adventure of Tommy & Tuppence as they solve complex mysteries and crimes. Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence: Partners in Crime is a highly respected television series produced by ITV which aired from 1983 to 1984.

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