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Description
Polly's visit to her grandparents in Connecticut becomes an extraordinary experience as she encounters old friends and mysterious stangers and finds herself traveling back in time to play a crucial role in a prehistoric confrontation.
Summary
Happy to be away from her large family for a while, Polly O'Keefe is spending the autumn with her maternal grandparents, Dr. Kate Murry and Dr. Alex Murry, getting a better education from them in science than she would have received at home. Soon, however, surprising things start to happen,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Memorable Quotes
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“How extraordinary to be looking at a star in this present moment and seeing it millions of years ago.”
First Sentence
She walked through an orchard, fallen apples red and cidery on the ground, crossed a stone wall, and wandered on into a small wood.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Madeleine L'Engle (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Charles Mikolaycak (Cover Artist)
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