The Sphinx at Dawn, Madeleine LEngle
The Sphinx at Dawn, Madeleine LEngle
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The Sphinx at Dawn
Two Stories

Author: Madeleine L'Engle

Narrator: Madeleine L'Engle, Laurie B. Lane

Unabridged: 1 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 05/15/2018

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 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.

About Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L’Engle (1918–2007) was an American author of more than sixty books, including novels for children and adults, poetry, and religious meditations. Her best-known work, A Wrinkle in Time, one of the most beloved young adult books of the twentieth century and a Newbery Medal winner, has sold more than fourteen million copies since its publication in 1962. Her other novels include A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, and A Ring of Endless Light. Born in New York City, L’Engle graduated from Smith College and worked in theater, where she met her husband, actor Hugh Franklin. L’Engle documented her marriage and family life in the four-book autobiographical series, the Crosswicks Journals. She also served as librarian and writer-in-residence at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan for more than thirty years.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lauren on February 18, 2021

Having read all of the books in both the Time Quintet and the Polly O'Keefe Quartet, I have always considered Madeline L'Engle one of my favorite authors. Being short stories, obviously there is not as thought provoking conversation and adventure, but I wanted to read some of L'Engle's older, less k......more

Goodreads review by Glenn on September 23, 2024

Interesting, but not striking Ever since I read a Tesseract in Time as a teenager, I’ve been an avid fan of Madeleine L’Engle. These two short stories, however, don’t hold a candle to her other longer stories. They’re interesting, but not striking. The first story is better in that there was a moral......more

Goodreads review by Heather on October 25, 2022

3.5 stars, rounded down. As a lifelong L’Engle fan, I was intrigued when I came across two short stories. They were just what I expected: imaginative, different, and just the change of pace I needed for an hour. Also, I listened to these on audio and it was great to hear her voice narrating these ta......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 03, 2022

I listened to the audiobook, and the production was just OK. I actually plan to read this again in print. I loved the dynamic created between Jesus and Joseph and the idea of Jesus having a connection with animals. The kindness you see in Him rings so true. A fascinating concept that is carried out......more

Goodreads review by Kyra on May 13, 2021

I've loved anything and everything written by Madeleine L'Engle that I have read so far and these two short stories are no exception. I love the simplicity and rhythm of the prose, the contemplative ease of the dialogue. Inevitably, I'll reread these stories and many of my other L'Engle favorites ag......more

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