Danny Dunn, Time Traveler (U.K. title: Danny Dunn, Time Traveller) is the eighth novel in the Danny Dunn

Danny Dunn

Danny Dunn is the name of a fictional character and protagonist of a series of juvenile science fiction/adventure books written by Raymond Abrashkin and Jay Williams, in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s...

series of juvenile science fiction/adventure books written by Raymond Abrashkin

Raymond Abrashkin

Raymond Abrashkin was an American writer best known for writing, co-producing, and co-directing the acclaimed movie, The Little Fugitive, and for co-creating and co-authoring the highly successful Danny Dunn series of science fiction books for children with Jay Williams.-Family:Raymond's parents...

 and Jay Williams

Jay Williams (author)

Jay Williams was an American author born in Buffalo, New York, the son of Max and Lillian Jacobson. He cited the experience of growing up as the son of a vaudeville show producer as leading him to pursue his acting career as early as college...

. The book was first published in 1963.

Plot

Professor Bullfinch's experiment with a time travel invention is being secretly observed by Danny, Joe, and Irene. The youngsters are startled by the appearance of a second Joe. During the following confusion, the time travel device transports them all into the past. Aided by Benjamin Franklin, the Professor works to return them to their present. In the meantime, the youngsters explore the society of American life under British rule

Colonial America

The colonial history of the United States covers the history from the start of European settlement and especially the history of the thirteen colonies of Britain until they declared independence in 1776. In the late 16th century, England, France, Spain and the Netherlands launched major...

, only to find one of their number in danger of being marooned in the past.

Editions

McGraw-Hill

• (Paperback, 1963, illustrated by Owen Kampen)
• (Hardback, 1963, illustrated by Owen Kampen)

MacDonald and Jane's

• (Hardback, 1965, illustrated by Dick Hart)

Archway Books

• (Paperback, 1979, #8 in their series)

Pocket Books

• (Paperback, 1983 reissue, illustrated by Owen Kampen)