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A Swiftly Tilting Planet
Author: Madeleine L'Engle

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Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780440401582 - ISBN-10: 0440401585
Publication Date: 1/1/1981
Pages: 304
Reading Level: Young Adult


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Hardcover

Book Description:
Meg Murry O'Keefe and her family are just sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner when her father gets a phone call from the White House about a madman's threat of nuclear war. Only an old Irish rune seems to hold a clue to averting worldwide disaster, and and when Meg's brother Charles Wallace, now fifteen, recites it, a radiant white beast--the unicorn Gaudior--appears to join him on his quest. But there are only twenty-four hours in which to stop tragedy from occurring. Can Charles Wallace, with the help of Gaudior and Meg, possibly succeed?

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Top Member Book Reviews

Mark L. wrote on 8/28/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

One of the best-loved works by a pioneering fantasy author. This is the third part in the "Time" series, and is my personal favorite of those books. Highly recommended for young and old alike.

Herbert M. (vunderbar) wrote on 10/21/2005...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This compnion volume to "A Wrinkle in Time" is every bit as good as the preceeding book. Madeleine L'Engele can always be depended on to put out a good story. Suitable for adults or adolescents. Also good as a read aloud for younger children.

Victoria D. (Stormblade) wrote on 5/28/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Awesome book. Madeleine L'Engle really has a good story going. I look forward to reading more of her books :o)

Pam B. (PamelaK) wrote on 10/26/2005...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Companion book to 'A Wrinkle In Time' & 'A Wind In The Door'.Highly recommended for the middle school/Jr high set, or anyone with a good, active imagination.

Barbara C. (kewl) wrote on 9/16/2005...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A good read for young people. "Theme is L'Engle's greatest forte and once again she proves this with a compelling plot, rich in style, that vibrates with proocative thoughts on universal love, individual caring, and the need for joy in living." BOOKLIST REVIEW

Jenny J. (missjenamae) wrote on 3/30/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Love this whole series

Judy D. (JudyCutie) wrote on 3/24/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

WONDERFUL!!

Coree B. (Coreegirl) wrote on 7/25/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love Madeline L'Engle.

Lisa F. (x0xbookwormx0x) wrote on 11/12/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

From Amazon.com:
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)

Kristin L. (beautyredefined) wrote on 7/24/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

From Amazon.com:

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


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Cathy S. (katy0118) wrote on 11/12/2008...


very good book, recommend for everyone.

Rachael M. wrote on 4/19/2008...


a slightly haunting book. charles wallace once again has problems with his pride, meg is pregnant, and married to guess who, and the secret of mrs. o'keefe's past is revealed. perfect.

Ann S. (christianmom) wrote on 2/22/2007...


This book is well loved. The cover has been bent and taped but it is still very readable and worth reading too! I have read this book many times, both as a young teen and as an adult.

Sue J. (zebrastrypes) wrote on 1/8/2006...


Companion to Wrinkle in Time

Marlena M. (Nell) wrote on 6/21/2005...


Gosh, I never even read this book. I didn't get through the first one, so I don't even have any idea what it's about.


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