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Summary: A fabulous book containing universal truths
Review: A Wrinkle in Time has always been my favorite book, and I was hesistant to read L'Engle's other stories because I had grown so attatched to the Murrays/O'Keefe's. This book was my final Austin family novel, and I must say, if by far my favorite. This novel, while having the classic L'Engle good-triumphing ending, was full of the darker side of life. Like Arm of the Starfish, this book made me very aware that there is evil in the world. At yet, at the same time, this evil can be combatted through love and trust. It's an incredibly powerful story, with amazing twists and characters you won't soon forget. Another reason I simply adore this book is because it is very clear that Chronos and Kairos are crossing here. Canon Tallis, Mr. Theo, Emily, Dave . . . they all reappear (or have appeared) in other books. It's wonderful to have that kind of connection with a character. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for themselves in a world where black and white are sometimes purple.
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Summary: L'Engle Suspense
Review: As she does in all her novels, Madeleine L'Engle hides several powerful themes in the plot and narration of "The Young Unicorns". It is about more than just a bizarre plot to take over New York--or the Austin family's year in the city--or a child prodigy who was blinded in a mysterious accident. It is about all of these at once, and more; and they way these threads are woven together is magnificent. The Austins take supporting roles in this novel. On centerstage are a colorful, wonderful group of characters, new and old: Emily Gregory, the child prodigy with such perfect hearing that she can echolocate; Josiah Davidson, both a former choirboy and a former gang member, who has become Emily's friend; Mr. Theo, Emily's crotchety, yet brilliant, music teacher; and Tom Tallis, an English priest who is also an international sleuth. The mystery begins almost immediately. Emily rubs a lamp and appears to call up a genie. Is there a connection between this incident and the attack that left her blind? A connection between the attack and Dr. Austin's secret medical research? A connection between the research and a plot to rule New York? A connection between the plot and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine? A connection between the Cathedral and a street gang called the Alphabats? A connection between the Alphabats and Tom Tallis, who just broke up a crime ring in Portugal? (For more on _that_, read "The Arm of the Starfish".) The answer is YES: mystery, suspense, sci-fi, good vs evil, and even coming-of-age themes all come together in this excellent book; and the setting, New York City in "parlous times," becomes very real. I have had my copy of "The Young Unicorns" for six years, but only recently did I see how beautifully L'Engle made her point that true freedom comes only through submission to a divine order. Her title comes from the apocryphal writings of St. Macrina, who described young people who cannot be "tamed," until and unless they give their consent, as young unicorns. Whether the characters (or the readers) are like Emily, who has given her consent, or like Dave, who hasn't, they recognize that they are part of the great web of life that both gives free will and demands obedience. As she always does, L'Engle makes readers fully aware of life and very eager to live.
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Summary: one of the best books I ever read
Review: Because this is a Madeline L'Engle book, you'll know it's a terrific book. It is about a teenager named Dave who used to be in a gang called the Alphabats, but now reads homework to a blind little girl named Emily. Afetr about 50 pages the book starts to talk about how Emily got blinded, and why she could have been blinded. The book talks about many things at once, including a very strange bishop that was acting out of character. Dave eventually meets this bishop, and finds out that there is more going on in the Alphabat gang then just robberies and graffiti. The book gets very interesting very quickly, and I couldn't put it down. It has a shocking ending, and even though all the plots seem all over the place, they all come together in the end.
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Summary: Not only for children
Review: I am not a big fan of saying this is a "child's book" because I was not a child when I read it/ It is a timeless and ageless book, one for the entire family. If you haven't read it, you should, no matter how old you are.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: I bought this book for two reasons: Madeline L'Engle (I've adored "A Wrinkle in Time" and its sequels since I first read them, at eleven years old) and the title. While the lack of actual unicorns in it disappointed me, the story intrigued me enough to make up for its lack. It's a terrific book -- read it and find out!
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Summary: A great modern classic
Review: I found the book to be a marvelous read with real gripping drama, and characters it's easy to care about. Part coming of age story, part mystery/adventure, this is a profound piece that makes you think as it entertains and thrills. I recommend any and every book by this writer.
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Summary: A great modern classic
Review: I found the book to be a marvelous read with real gripping drama, and characters it's easy to care about. Part coming of age story, part mystery/adventure, this is a profound piece that makes you think as it entertains and thrills. I recommend any and every book by this writer.
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Summary: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Review: I love This Book! You Have to Read it! Perfect for 12 year old girls.
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Summary: Intriguing Mystery!
Review: I love this mystery, because you can never guess the ending! The Austins are living in New York City in a mansion apartment. Downstairs, live Emily who is blind, with her father Dr. Gregory. Josiah Davidson (a.k.a. Dave) is Emily's reader. One day a strange genie appears when a lamp is rubbed in front of a junk shop. This is told through the eyes of everybody. A strange man with no eyebrows (Canon Tallis) is around. Something's up with the Bishop. The gang's of NYC are acting wierd, too. To say more would give it away, so pick up this suspenseful book now.
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Summary: great mystery
Review: i loved this book. it had a great mystery, lots of twists and was great!!!
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