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“Now that I am rooted I am no longer limited by motion. Now I may move anywhere in the universe. I sing with the stars. I dance with the galaxies. I share in the joy—and in the grief.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Work

A Wind in the Door

In this fantasy novel, a young girl embarks on a journey to save her brother from a mysterious illness. The story delves into the complexities of the human soul and the delicate balance between life and death. more

Author

Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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