- Library Binding: 309 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439518173
- ISBN-13: 978-1439518175
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
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- #51 in Books > Children's Books > Series > Classics > Wrinkle in Time, Time Quartet
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Fifteen-year-old Charles Wallace Murry, whom readers first met in A Wrinkle in Time, has a little task he must accomplish. In 24 hours, a mad dictator will destroy the universe by declaring nuclear war--unless Charles Wallace can go back in time to change one of the many Might-Have-Beens in history. In an intricately layered and suspenseful journey through time, this extraordinary young man psychically enters four different people from other eras. As he perceives through their eyes "what might have been," he begins to comprehend the cosmic significance and consequences of every living creature's actions. As he witnesses first-hand the transformation of civilization from peaceful to warring times, his very existence is threatened, but the alternative is far worse.
The Murry family, also appearing in A Wind in the Door and Many Waters, acts as a carrier of Madeleine L'Engle's unique message about human responsibility for the world. Themes of good versus evil, time and space travel, and the invincibility of the human spirit predominate. Even while she entertains, L'Engle kindles the intellect, inspiring young people to ask questions of the world, and learn by challenging. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-9. This recording completes Madeleine L'Engle's reading of the time travel trilogy that includes A Wrinkle in Time (FS&G, 1962) and A Wind in the Door (FS&G, 1973). Fans of the earlier works will avidly follow the further adventures of the O'Keefe family as they embark on a 24-hour quest to stop the destruction of the world by dictator "Mad Dog Branzillo." with the help of an ancient rune, the assistance of a wise and fearless unicorn, and the use of "kything" ( a type of especially acute telepathic communication), 15-year-old Charles Wallace attempts to trace the connections over time and generations that have led to Branzillo's rise to power. L'Engle uses essentially the same voice throughout the reading, which sometimes makes it difficult to know who is speaking. In addition, a slight lisp and a tendency to overemphasize sibilant sounds detract from the quality of the listening experience. This is an example of a recording where the material is wonderful but would have been more effectively presented by a professional narrator rather an by the author. Nevertheless, most public libraries will want to purchase this due to L'Engle's continued popularity among upper elementary and junior high school students.?Cindy Lombardo, Ashland Public Library, OH
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
This Planet is Making Me Dizzy!,
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This review is from: A Swiftly Tilting Planet (Paperback)
At the beginning of this book, it may be boring. And confusing if you having read atleast the first one. (A Wrinkle in Time) Overall, its a pretty good book. But the first book is the best. Theres like, too much dialogue in the beginning. But in the end, thats when you get sucked in as if you were really there. I suggest anyone who loves adventure and drama to read this book, and I also suggest you read the first one first.
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a classic race between goodness and evil,
By Busy Mom (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Swiftly Tilting Planet (Paperback)
When I was growing up in the 80s, I was always afraid of nuclear war. Watching movies on TV didn't help the fear either ... and this book, L'Engle taps into that fear in all of us. Meg Murry O'Keefe and her family had just sat down to a Thanksgiving dinner when her father gets a phone call from the president of the United States telling him that they are on the brink of nuclear war. Being pregnant, Meg couldn't go on this journey ~~ but her baby brother Charles Wallace and the unicorn, Glaudior went on an adventure racing back in time to find out what had happened to Mad Dog's ancestors ... and perhaps stop the castrophe from happening. It's a wonderful trip down history ~~ one that is just filled with historical notes and tidbits ... and visiting the planet where Glaudior is from ~~ is just pure romantic. This is a book that one couldn't just put down and forget. I highly recommend this book to everyone again ~~ one can never be too tired to sing L'Engle's praises when reading her books. She is an author that every one should read. She writes with such a flair and a talent that it makes you wish you could write like she does ... then again, we wouldn't have L'Engle to entertain us, would we? 1-23-02
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful and Compelling Story,
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This review is from: A Swiftly Tilting Planet (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book as Charles Wallace Murry attempts to solve the mystery of an ancient Welsh rune in time to save the world - and perhaps the entire universe. As he travels in time, the links gradually come together between Madoc and Zyll, the Maddoxes, and Mad Dog Branzillo, but will he be able to stop a nuclear war?I read A Wrinkle in Time and A Wind in the Door for the first time a couple of weeks ago, after hearing all my life that they were the most wonderful books out there (I am 23 now). I enjoyed them, but also found them a bit simplistic, understandable since L'Engle mainly writes for children. However, I haven't been able to put down A Swiftly, Tilting Planet. The story is so wonderful and the suspense keeps you turning the pages as you try to put the mystery together. I wonder why no one really mentions this book, because in my opinion, it is the best of the Time Quartet.
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