This adventure is fully illustrated with over forty exciting illustrations. It is rich with adventure and suspense. It is full of magic and mystery. It will keep the reader guessing what comes next. Jake changes as he acquires new magic powers that allow him to trade time. He shows the power of positive thinking as he deals with many difficult problems. His friends, his parents, his grandmother, and his dog Arf, help him. A strange old man changes everyone's life. This adventure can be read in sections or all at once. It is constructed to be enjoyed at bed time or to be read aloud to a group. The story could be developed into a play or adapted to games. The readers can also make up their own music and sing Jake's songs. Have fun!