What would you do if you left home to go to the mall and two hours later woke up in a strange city a century in the past? This is how it all begins for Alfred William Mason, an ordinary 12-year old who hates history, but finds himself in the middle of an extraordinary time traveling adventure. As Alfie is hurled about through time, he gets himself involved in major events of historical significance. Along the way, he meets up with his great-grandfather as a boy, helps an immigrant family come to realize the American dream, and discovers he's tougher and more resilient than he ever imagined....

1848 - Superstition Mountain Wilderness, Republic of Mexico. Men work frantically in an anonymous mine pulling gold out of the ground before the territory is turned over to the United States and the precious ore is lost forever. Making their way south, Apaches attack the miners leaving a lone survivor. Present day. Jake McMasters has problems of his own. Uprooted from his life in New York City and moved to a small town in Arizona, Jake's big city background and attitude make him an easy target for the local toughs. After meeting CJ, a classmate who gets him out of a sticky situation, Jake...