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Many Waters (Time Quartet) (平装)
by Madeleine L'Engle
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Science fiction, Ages 9-12, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 88.00
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¥ 78.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
Another top-notch Murry children tale from L'Engle which is a wonderful ramp through Biblical and mythological lore combined with elements of fantasy and science fiction. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
This book has to be the best out of the entire saga of the Murray family! Not only is it original and through provoking, but it managed to include morals and fascinating Bible characters without being preachy or lame. Though there are a few aspects of the novel that tend to be "mature" - for example, the Nephilim, who are angels that abandoned heaven to marry the daughters of men - it really is aimed at readers of all ages. L'Engle truly is a gifted and poetic writer, and I savor all of her wonderful descriptions. The characters, though based on actual people, still manage to retain a certain uniqueness that is no doubt created by the author's wonderful use of the English language. I adore theology, and coming across a rare gem like this was an absolute joy! I highly recommend it for anyone who would love to read something other than the usual fiction novel. |
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S.Dearborn (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
This has to be the best book by L'Engle. It's about Sandy and Dennis (brothers of Meg and Charles in A Wrinkle in Time) going back in time as Giants to the time of Noah's Ark. This book kind of proves that the twins are part of the family because everybody else in their family traveled or worked in time/space/biology subjects except them who were just plain ordinary. |
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Brian (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
What a great idea! I have been waiting for someone to write a fantasy/fiction story on a theme from the Bible for a while! L'Engle is a very talented and diligent author who knows how to expertly put down her thoughts and convictions on paper. Many Waters is an inspiring book, and it is not for the very young. The book's themes are more for the adolescent who might be struggling with mixed feelings over what true love is and the dangers of surrendering to lust. The Nephilim and Seraphim, who play a big part in the book, are a beautiful analogy of the age- old battle between good and evil. Young adults and struggling teens can find that Sandy and Dennys are true heroes as they dealt wisely with the difficult decisions set before them. Unlike many of today's YA books, Many Waters holds such themes as love, respect to elders, faith, and virtue in high esteem. Your teens will not only find an adventurous read, but will also be challenged to take a second look at the virtues that their present generation label as old-fashioned and out of date. Congratulations, Mrs. L'Engle. A fine work. |
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Libby Wallace (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I have loved this book for years-while in some ways, it's definitely for a more mature audience than the time trilogy, and it's almost easier to get into the story than in the other Murry family books. For one thing, since the twins are the "down to earth" members of the family, it's easier for an average reader to see their point of view-even though they have extraordinary qualities as well. It's a very good read and it makes you think too, especially if you're a Christian and have heard the Noah story 5 million times already. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
This is an amazing book. I loved it. I would recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy. It is a sequel to A Wrinkle in Time. This book is about Sandy and Dennys Murry. They "think" they are the ordinary people in the Murry family and compared to the rest of the family, they are. One day when they came home from school they went into their mother and father's lab to get the hot cocoa. Their father had a new experiment in the lab and they started to press buttons and make wishes. After they left the lab they saw the "Do Not Enter, Experiment in Progress" sign on the door, but they were too late. They are transported to a time and place that they do not know. If you read it you can find out where and when they were transported to. They meet some terrible and some lovely people. They have many new friends that they don't want to leave, but unfortunately have to. This book has everything a book should have. Fantasy, mystery, horror, suspense, romance, and history. This is a book for everyone. |
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Stella (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
Many Waters is intriguing and innovative. Sandy and Dennys Murry, the twins, accidentally stumble over their scientist mother's experiment with quantum time leaping. A shimmer of light and then they are suddenly at a bleaching hot desert. It is also a different time. A time where ethereal seraphim and nephilim exist. They meet a kindly family. The twins fit oddly into their new comforting lifestyle, doing small things like tending the grandfather's garden and falling in love. They become involved in a series of events, both good and bad and all touching. They change the world around them by winning the characters, as well as the reader, over by their innocent and good will. Near the end, the story climaxes and lapses into something familiar. The fate of the world is decreed by El. It's an enthrallingly beautiful rendition of story from the Bible. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I wasn't expecting Many Waters to be as good as it was. I had enjoyed the other books in the series but Many Waters has a little different tone. To begin with, the book is a bit more mature than past ones but still can be read on many levels. The story is that Sandy and Dennys(the twins who never do anything in the other books) are thrown back in time to right before the great flood. Aside from the more mature tone, the book also has a bit of a different theme than others in the series. Rather than being a mixture of sci-fi and fantasy, Many Waters is completely bibliocle. Many Waters is an excellent book and should be read by fans of L'Engle and those new to her works. |
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