This book is part of a coming-of-age series about an offbeat, imaginative kid named Frank who is given the extraordinary ability to travel through time during his adolescent/young adult years. Frank's travels enable him to see connections between the past and present, providing a glimpse into the wonders of life and the significance of kindness, empathy, friendship, and family. In Book One: The Early Years, follow Frank through seventh and eighth grade as he discovers a mystical staircase that allows him to travel back in time. The text of this book is presented using a unique methodology called Noah Text(R) that is designed to make text easier for dyslexics and other struggling readers to decode. Noah Text(R) enhances reading fluency and comprehension by highlighting sound parts within words and providing clues to vowel sound pronunciation. The use of Noah Text(R) in this book makes a compelling story more accessible to readers who might otherwise not have the opportunity to enjoy it.