Intergalactic P.S. 3

Name: Intergalactic P.S. 3
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250308498
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A Wrinkle in Time Story

By Madeleine L'Engle

Series: A Wrinkle in Time Quintet

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Intergalactic P.S. 3 continues the adventures of the Murry family with Meg, Calvin, and young Charles Wallace as he embarks on his first day at school—not on Earth, but in another galaxy. Originally a 1970 short story, this charming tale is brought to life with elegant prose and striking illustrations by Hope Larson, complementing the beloved universe introduced in A Wrinkle in Time.
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Madeleine L'Engle's novel A Wrinkle in Time is one of the most beloved children's books of our time and is the first book in her famed Time Quintet. But there's still more to the Murry family story! Intergalactic P.S. 3, originally published as a short story in 1970, is the story of Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace on Charles Wallace's first day of school—in another galaxy.

Written with L'Engle's signature elegance, and with illustrations from renowned graphic novelist Hope Larson (A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel), Intergalactic P.S. 3 is perfect for any fan of A Wrinkle in Time.

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Intergalactic P.S. 3

Madeleine L'Engle's novel A Wrinkle in Time is one of the most beloved children's books of our time and is the first book in her famed Time Quintet. But there's still more to the Murry family story! Intergalactic P.S. 3, originally published as a short story in 1970, is the story of Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace on Charles Wallace's...

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A Wrinkle in Time

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favourite books of all time. I've read it so often, I know it by heart."...

By Madeleine L'Engle

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250308498

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Illustration: Includes one-color spot illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hope Larson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Madeleine L'Engle Series: A Wrinkle in Time Quintet

About the Author

Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the author of many acclaimed books for children and adults, including novels, collections of essays, plays, and poetry. She was best known for the Time Quintet among her other children's books. She was also the author of several books featuring the Austin family, including the Newbery Honor Book A Ring of Endless Light.

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