The Sphinx at Dawn: Two Stories by Madeleine L'Engle

The Sphinx at Dawn: Two Stories

Madeleine L'Engle

58 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy short stories adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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The bestselling author of A Wrinkle in Time takes a fantastical look at the childhood of Jesus in two allegories set in an Egyptian village. In "Pakko's Camel," Yehoshuah, the poor son of a carpenter, befriends Pakko, the arrogant son of a rich m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.8

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