[(A Swiftly Tilting Planet )] [Author

by Madeleine L'Engle

Part of Time Quintet, book 3

First published 1978

Fifteen-year-old Charles Wallace and the unicorn Gaudior embark on a perilous journey through time to stop a mad dictator from plunging the world into nuclear war. Joined by Charles' sister Meg, they must overcome harrowing challenges and face the ultimate test of Charles' faith. Desperate to save humanity, the Murry and O'Keefe families risk everything to enlist Gaudior's help. Together, they confront the threat of Madog Branzillo's destructive ambitions, racing against time to avert catastrophic tragedy.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult

Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

Paperback · St Martin's Press

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