A forgotten notebook. Two children separated by time. An encounter that changes everything.Ethan, age 10, stumbles upon an abandoned hamlet hidden deep in the French Alps-in the remote and breathtaking Queyras Valley. Inside a crumbling cabin, he finds a dusty notebook dated 1939. Within its pages: a few trembling lines written by Joseph, a boy his own age, who tells of his life long ago-the bitter cold of winter, the hard work in the fields, small and simple joys... and a secret he was never able to share.Then something impossible happens. The words seem to answer back. The correspondence becomes real.Page after page, Ethan and Joseph begin to exchange messages across time. One discovers the hardships of the past, but also the courage, the sense of community, and the strength of family. The other finally finds someone to share what he has kept to himself his whole life...Through ruins, forgotten traditions, mystery, and emotion, Ethan comes to understand that this notebook is more than just a keepsake: it is a bridge between two eras-and perhaps Joseph has been waiting for him all along.⭐ A captivating novel for ages 8-12, perfect for: Sparking curiosity about historyEncouraging empathy and emotional awarenessUnderstanding the value of simple thingsNurturing imagination and a love of readingClassroom discussions on the theme "Then and Now"✔ Themes explored: Friendship across timeFamily secretsMystery and discoveryRural life in 1939 FranceCourage, solidarity, and legacyEmotion, heritage, and memory