Filled with strong, positive relationships between family and friends; fast-moving, perfect for reluctant readers; cross-gender mystery and sci-fi appeal.When Amelia's parents buy a beautiful old hotel at the edge of a small beach town, their children quickly realize they've bought far more than they bargained for. The Gateway is no ordinary hotel. It has been built on top of a secret space portal, and its guests aren't just visiting from other cities and towns, they're coming from other planets! Amelia and Charlie find The Time Shifter, get caught in a time-loop and are forced to live the same day over and over. Each loop brings them closer to catching a suspicious alien visitor - but also closer to danger. Can they stop time to save their lives?