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Every time a star goes out, another Echthros has won a battle.
Just before Meg Murry’s little brother, Charles Wallace, falls deathly ill, he sees dragons in the vegetable garden. The dragons turn out to be Proginoskes, a cherubim composed of wings and eyes, wind and flame. It is up to Meg and Proginoskes, along with Meg’s friend Calvin, to save Charles Wallace’s life. To do so, they must travel deep within Charles Wallace to attempt to defeat the Echthroi–those who hate–and restore brilliant harmony and joy to the rhythm of creation, the song of the universe.
Just before Meg Murry’s little brother, Charles Wallace, falls deathly ill, he sees dragons in the vegetable garden. The dragons turn out to be Proginoskes, a cherubim composed of wings and eyes, wind and flame. It is up to Meg and Proginoskes, along with Meg’s friend Calvin, to save Charles Wallace’s life. To do so, they must travel deep within Charles Wallace to attempt to defeat the Echthroi–those who hate–and restore brilliant harmony and joy to the rhythm of creation, the song of the universe.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ms. l'Engle's previous book, A Wrinkle in Time, is an inspiring and profound work, and this is the nth degree above it. The reader can tell that her writing style has matured. She does not slip into a didactic mode which (slightly) mars the last chapter of Wrinkle. The science fact and science fiction are sufficient to satisfy buffs of the genre, and sufficiently subtle not to get in the way of those to whom they do not appeal. (whew) More important, though, is the theme, which reaches and suffuses through your mind. Reading Ms. l'Engle's books was my first truly mind-expanding experience.
It is a red herring to call this work a children's book. What it truly is is a book for those who want to expand their mind and their view of the universe, including children. I first read this book at age 11 and have continued to read it repeatedly up until 17; I expect to continue to reread it for a long time to come.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Madeline L'Engle's lovable trio of Meg, Calvin and Charles Wallace battle another fight against evil in this enchanting companion book. Ms. L'Engle's attention to detail shows through in this book, who's pages are filled with descriptive scenes of terror, peace and love. Each character has it's own distinct personality and what they do is never unbelievable. We are taken on a few side trips to make the story more interesting, and my only complaint is that there is a little too much 'joy'.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a great way to begin a great book!!! Madeleine L'Engle's 2nd in the "A Wrinkle in Time" series, this book is about the cosmic battle between Meg, Calvin, and her cherubim friend against the Echthroi, which threaten Charles Wallace's life.
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Love It!
If you have read A Wrinkle In Time & love it, you will love A Wind in the Door. An amazing second adventure for Charles Wallace, Meg & Calvin - it is soooo much more than a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by syc
Mesmerizing!
This book was terrific! The plot is well-laid-out, though a bit slow at first, and the characters are wildly imaginitive. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999
Madaleine L'Engle is now my favorite author.
When I first read "A Wrinkle in Time", I was totally suprised. My friend had recommended this book to me. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1999
READ THIS BOOK!!!!!
This book is a saga of "A Wrinkle In Time, and is just as good. I am a 4th grader, and I reccomend this book a)if you are in 5th and up b)if you have read A Wrinkle In Time. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 1999
An excellent book for all ages.
"A Wind in the Door" is a remarkable story about three children as they embark on a fantastic adventure of life, love, and acceptance. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 1999
A great tribute to power of love and the essence of being
I picked up "Wind in the Door" on a friend's recommendation. I had previously read and loved "A Wrinkle in Time," and so was thrilled to find a book about the... Read more
Published on 4 July 1998
Spell-Binding
This book is very imaginitive and thought-provoking. It gives all the imagination a well-written book would be expected to have. Only better. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 1998
As good as A Wrinkle in Time and that is saying a mothful.
If you read a wrinkle in time, you already love these characters. But if you think you know all there is to know about them you are WRONG. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1997
Good reading & good morality play
This book is very good for all ages. For adolescents to adults it's an easy, entertaining book. For children to adolescents, it's an entertaining book which also has allegorical... Read more
Published on 16 April 1997
I enjoy the book very much.
Madeleine L'Engle is a wonderful author. I enjoy all of Madeleines' books on the Murry family. A Wind In The Door is a beautiful continuation of the Murry family story. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 1996
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