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The Clock That Wouldn't Tick
Paperback
Series: The Boy Who Fixes Broken Things
Chapter BooksGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 15 2026
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Sometimes when time stops, it isn't the clock that's broken.
Mr. Adeyemi's tall standing clock used to tick through the day and night. Then one afternoon, it stopped.
Eli examines the gears, the pendulum, and the weights. Everything works. Nothing is damaged.
So why won't it tick?
As Eli listens carefully, he discovers that the clock stopped the same day harsh words were spoken between a father and his son. Now the house is silent - and so is their relationship.
The Clock That Wouldn't Tick is a powerful yet gentle chapter book for ages 7-9 about forgiveness, courage, and finding the right words when they matter most.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Family-centered stories
- Books about forgiveness
- Social emotional learning chapter books
- Gentle mysteries with heart
- Stories about repairing relationships
Part of The Boy Who Fixes Broken Things series.
If your child is learning about empathy, responsibility, and making things right, this story offers a meaningful and reassuring message.
Buy your copy today and discover how one brave step can make time move again. If this book touches your family, please leave a review to help other parents find it.
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