A Swiftly Tilting Planet
A Swiftly Tilting Planet
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A Swiftly Tilting Planet

Written by Madeleine L'Engle
Part of the Time Quintet Book Series
Mass Market Paperback
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10 - 14
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312
Page count
850L
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May 1, 2007
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In this companion volume to “A Wrinkle In Time” (Newbery Award winner) and “A Wind In The Door” fifteen-year-old Charles Wallace and the unicorn Gaudior undertake a perilous journey through time in a desperate attempt to stop the destruction of the world by the mad dictator Madog Branzillo. They are not alone in their quest. Charles Wallace’s sister, Meg–grown and expecting her first child, but still able to enter her brother’s thoughts and emotions by “kything”–goes with him in spirit.But in overcoming the challenges, Charles Wallace must face the ultimate test of his faith and will, as he is sent within four people from another time, there to search for a way to avert the tragedy threatening them all. “L’Engle’s gifts are at their most impressive here.” – “Publisher’s Weekly”

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780312368562
    Publication Date
    May 1, 2007
    Publisher
    Square Fish
    Original Publication Date
    July 1, 1978
    Page Count
    312
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    78009648
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    167766231
    Lexile® Level
    850L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    10
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    6398
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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