The Sphinx at Dawn: Two Stories

By Madeleine L'Engle

Book Overview

The bestselling author of A Wrinkle in Time takes a fantastical look at the childhood of Jesus in two allegories set in an Egyptian village.

In "Pakko's Camel," Yehoshuah, the poor son of a carpenter, befriends Pakko, the arrogant son of a rich merchant. Yehoshuah cares for of Pakko's camel and shares with him the knowledge of the precious gifts he received from three wise men. But when Yehoshuah's treasures are taken, he quickly learns that all gifts have a price.

In "The Sphinx at Dawn," Yehoshuah and his camel journey into the desert, where they come across the monstrous, hungry Sphinx. Intrigued and unafraid, Yehoshuah endeavors to answer the Sphinx's riddles--and in doing so, he begins the real journey of a man with an incredible destiny.

Known for both her literary accomplishments as a winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, and her spiritual outlook, Madeleine L'Engle presents two affecting and inspiring tales for readers of any age.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1504049438
• ISBN13: 9781504049436
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Open Road Media
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 3 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

If you liked the time trilogy, you'll like these stories.

With the same sense of wonder and matter-of-fact descriptions of the incredible as "A Wrinkle in Time" and it's sequels, these two stories of what might have happened in the life of Jesus while he lived in Egypt are WONDERFUL. It's a treat to look at Jesus life from a fantasy aspect, and any Madeline L'Engle fan will enjoy these stories immensely. I highly recommend them to all.