Katie Carson is an eight year old who is chock full of mischief and adventure. When she accidently discovers her grandmother's primitive time travel machine in Grandma's basement, her imagination begins to work overtime. Katie is determined to be a space traveler while her parents struggle with the repercussions of such an adventure. This is a family story of love, acceptance, responsibility and growth. While Grandma wants to live out her life with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, her three children argue for safety and security for their aging mother. The family dynamics are a growth process themselves and readers will gain a lot of wisdom to put to use in their own lives. On the pretense of having sewing lessons, Katie learns patience, honesty, goal-setting and respect for her family. Katie's grandma does t lecture to teach; rather she lives her life in such a way that those who care to model her behaviors come away with a new outlook on life.
Dr. Karen Hutchins Pirnot is a Clinical Psychologist who saw women and children in private practice, the juvenile justice system and the school system. Her books reflect a positive, growth-oriented experience which helps to facilitate people through the rough times in life. Dr. Pirnot's award-winning books are certified family-friendly. They stress learning via adversity and facing problems head-on in order to gain a sense of self-efficacy. Both adults and children are treated to humor and gut-wrenching decisions while they experience adventures and events common to the human condition. The author lives in Florida with her husband, her children and her grandchildren. She enjoys nature, fun and the power of the ocean as inspirations for her books.