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A Swiftly Tilting Planet (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, #3)

A Swiftly Tilting Planet (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, #3) book cover
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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Science Fiction Classics

by "Madeleine LEngle"

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4.13 (75.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1978
description 278 pages

A Swiftly Tilting Planet by "Madeleine LEngle" holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 75.9K reader ratings. First published in 1978. The book spans 278 pages.

About A Swiftly Tilting Planet

In this companion volume to A Wrinkle In Time (Newbery Award winner) and A Wind In The Door fifteen-year-old Charles Wallace and the unicorn Gaudior undertake a perilous journey through time in a desperate attempt to stop the destruction of the world by the mad dictator Madog Branzillo. They are not alone in their quest. Charles Wallace's sister, Meg - grown and expecting her first child, but still able to enter her brother's thoughts and emotions by "kything" - goes with him in spirit.

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Author "Madeleine LEngle"
Published 1978
Pages 278
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 4.13 / 5.00
Total Ratings 75,851

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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75.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.13, A Swiftly Tilting Planet is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.13
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is A Swiftly Tilting Planet?

A Swiftly Tilting Planet is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is A Swiftly Tilting Planet worth reading?

Based on 75.9K reader ratings, A Swiftly Tilting Planet has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is A Swiftly Tilting Planet?

A Swiftly Tilting Planet has 278 pages.

Who wrote A Swiftly Tilting Planet?

A Swiftly Tilting Planet was written by "Madeleine LEngle". It was first published in 1978.

What is the ISBN for A Swiftly Tilting Planet?

The ISBN-13 for A Swiftly Tilting Planet is 9780440401580.0.

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