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Sandy and Dennys have always been the normal, run-of-the-mill ones in the extraodinary Murry family. They garden, make an occasional A in school, and play baseball. Nothing especially interesting has happened to the twins until they accidentally interrupt their father's experiment. Then the... read more

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Summary

In the middle of a New England winter, the boys accidentally disturb an experiment in their parents' lab. A sonic boom - a blast of heat - and the boys find they have been transported to a vast, trackless desert which is shaken by periodic earthquakes. Providentially, they encounter a water... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Sandy Murry: One in a set of identical twins from the Murry family.

First Sentence

A sudden snow shower put an end to hockey practice.

Series

This is book 4 in the Time Quintet series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Madeleine L'Engle (Author)
 

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