The Sphinx at Dawn: Two Stories

By: Madeleine L'Engle

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Synopsis: 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. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Madeleine L&’Engle including rare images from the author&’s estate.