Parchment

the long version

"Normally, James Bailey would be delighted to meet a pretty girl--but circumstances are far from normal. James and his siblings, Kelly and Ian, have been flung through time to 1453 Constantinople--right smack into the middle of a decisive battle for the city. Living through a medieval siege isn't easy. The constant danger forces the teens to rely on each other for survival. Even so, James can't deny he's attracted to Adara, a mysterious Armenian girl also caught up in the violence. There is definitely something different about Adara, who seems to have all of history on her side. But why is she so important? And if the Baileys are lucky enough to find a way home, how will James bring himself to say goodbye?"--Page 4 of cover