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Their Imaginations Took Off!
Pocket Watch Portal Adventure follows siblings who discover an old pocket watch on their grandparents’ Texas ranch that transports them through space and time. Where did the idea for this adventure come from?
Everyone’s been asking about the inspiration for the Pocket Watch Portal Adventure book, well, it came from my grandkids, of course!
I’ve always been captivated by the idea of time travel, imagining what we might see, do, or witness in another time. But this story became even more special because of my grandkids and their vivid imaginations.
You see, their dad, my son, was heading out on a military deployment and would be gone for quite a while. For 3 of them, it was the first time their dad would be away for so long, and the 4th I’m pretty sure he didn’t recall when his dad was gone for such a time… so I wanted to bring a little magic into their world during such a difficult time.
So one day, I asked them, “What if, while you were outside, one of you found a pocket watch?” Little Artie’s eyes lit up, and I knew we were onto something. I continued, “What if it wasn’t just any pocket watch? What if it was… a very special pocket watch?”
And just like that, their imaginations took off!
When you read this story, you’ll notice the writing has a very “real” feel to it, it’s not perfect, but it’s ours. That’s what makes it so special to me. This was a story born out of love, crafted during a time when their little world was being turned upside down.
It’s a tribute to their creativity, resilience, and the bond we share.
To God be the Glory!
How important was it for each family member to contribute something different to the adventure?
Through the excitement it was truly a joint effort, their little brains were going so fast! I Had the Grandkids problem solving how the story line would flow. I love working with my grandkids, and telling stories with them, we are making books that years from now when I’m no longer here, they will still have.
Were there any adventures or locations that didn’t make it into the final book?
No, this is the very beginning, and anything not used was moved to later in the series. Book 2 is Timekeepers Revenge, released shortly after the 1st book, and that one Baby Artie helped grandma with creating this, Artie came with big tears “I wasn’t done yet, there’s SOOO much more we need to do!” so we did just that and this was just Artie and me. With all his fun and imagination loaded into the story.
Can you give us a peek inside Book 2 of this series? Where will it take readers?
Book 2 is already out (Pocket watch portal: the timekeeper’s revenge), We are working on Book #3 launch: Seed of Tomorrow for a projected launch in Sept 2026. I can tell you that there are eggs involved! Everyone will have to come see what happens to the kids next.
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Embark on a magical journey with Justice, Teddy, Ellie, and Baby Artie while looking for arrow heads and geodes stumble upon an old pocket watch
on their grandparents’ South Texas ranch, they have no idea their lives are about to change forever. One click of the watch opens a shimmering portal-launching
them into breathtaking adventures across time and imagination.
From escaping prehistoric dangers with a friendly dinosaur named Dino, to wandering enchanted forests filled with unicorns, griffins, and magical creatures,
the siblings discover worlds beyond their wildest dreams. But every journey brings new mysteries… and the pocket watch seems to hold secrets even they
aren’t ready for.
As they navigate ancient realms, fantastical kingdoms, and futuristic surprises, the children must rely on courage, teamwork, and the unbreakable bond of family.
But one question follows them through every portal:
Why did the pocket watch choose them?
Heartwarming, exciting, and filled with wonder, Pocket Watch Portal Adventure is a magical tale of bravery, imagination, and the extraordinary power hidden in
ordinary moments.
This is and award winning book, winner of “Readers choice gold award” and the “2026 Golden Wizard book prize”.
also now has won 2 awards from the 2026 American Legacy Awards & and a finalist in 2 other categories.
This book has been independently reviewed and found 5 stars of 5 stars, they said ” this was not just for the young, but the young at heart also”. Many parents said that ” after their child fell asleep, they continued to read to find out what happened!”
Pocket Watch Portal Adventure
Pocket Watch Portal Adventure, by MM Myers, follows Justice, Teddy, Ellie, and Baby Artie as they discover an old pocket watch on their grandparents’ ranch in Moore, Texas, and quickly learn it can open portals through time and space. What begins with muddy chores and a dinosaur encounter grows into a much larger family adventure, carrying the children into an enchanted realm, a futuristic hospital in the year 2525, and even a museum on the moon. Through all of it, the heart of the story stays close to home: siblings protecting each other, grandparents listening with love, Uncle Jeff becoming part of the chaos, and Daddy Christopher proving himself the hero his children already believe him to be.
I appreciated the tenderness running underneath the wildness of the plot. The book has dinosaurs, unicorns, android doctors, holographic zoos, flying taxis, time travel, and moon museums, but the emotional center is always family. I found that grounding really moving. The children aren’t just having adventures for adventure’s sake. They’re scared, hungry, homesick, guilty, brave, and hopeful. Justice carrying the weight of responsibility felt especially honest to me. He’s still a child, but he keeps trying to protect the younger ones, and that tugged at my heart. The faith elements are woven in with sincerity, too. The children praying when they don’t know what else to do gives the story a warm, devotional thread, and the idea that a simple pocket Bible might matter in the future adds a surprisingly reflective note.
The writing has a lively, homespun quality. I liked the humor in the ordinary details, especially the mud, chores, poop shoveling, picky eating, and Baby Artie’s little comments. Those moments gave the book texture and kept the fantasy from floating too far away from real family life. The story moves quickly and loosely, with big events arriving one after another. That rush gives the book its childlike momentum. It feels full of imagination, almost breathless in the way kids tell a story when they can’t wait to get to the next amazing part.
I felt the book was really less about a magical pocket watch and more about the people we trust to come looking for us when we’re lost. It’s adventurous, openly faith-filled, and deeply family-centered. I’d recommend Pocket Watch Portal Adventure for Christian families, especially parents and grandparents who enjoy reading imaginative stories aloud to children who like time travel, dinosaurs, futuristic worlds, and stories where love, courage, and prayer matter just as much as magic.
Pages: 80 | ASIN : B0FW178PKP
