A Swiftly Tilting Planet (by Madeleine L'Engle)
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A teenager saves the world from destruction.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book offers a fascinating range of characters and concepts, though some readers might find the shifting storylines confusing. Spanning prehistoric times to the present, the story is a virtual trip through the history of the Americas as well as a complex family saga. The text blends multiple points of view, imagery, and poetry, and touches on violence in a non-direct way by injecting the threat of nuclear war into the story line.
Violence:
The threat of a nuclear war that could wipe out the entire galaxy looms.
Sex:
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Language:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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blueeyedbabe11092
adult
adult
NEVER AGAIN!
The book was very hard to follow. It really need to stick with the few main characters instead of adding new ones every five seconds. I got nothing out of the book and hated every confussing second.
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ls812
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Amazing!
Some people are saying it's confusing, but I think that if you actually read, and don't just skim it, then it's the best book ever. It is the most thought-provoking book I have ever read. But of course, that is just how Madeleine L'Engles writes.
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avidcritc
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
great book. a bit confusing
this is a really, really good book. it is a bit- okay, very- confusing, but people who have read a wrinkle in time will enjoy learning more about calvin's mother, a freaky, abusive woman with no teeth and tangled hair.
i've noticed that some kids have rated the book OFF. i think they meant they didn't like it and didn't notice that the signals are for how appropriate the book is. don't be fooled. it's totally clean.
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angelaangieang
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
i love this book! instead of reading the series in order, i read this one first. im glad i did. although its a littlle confusing because it jumps around a lot, i LOVE it! its my fav in the series
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