{"product_id":"the-sphinx-at-dawn-two-stories-paperback","title":"The Sphinx at Dawn: Two Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMadeleine L'Engle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e takes a fantastical look at the childhood of Jesus in two allegories set in an Egyptian village. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadeleine 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, \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eA Wind in the Door\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Swiftly Tilting Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Ring of Endless Light\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52534923231539,"sku":"9781504049436","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/azA2RVlrTDduT0wyUEZhcjRHRGcrZz09.webp?v=1760767118","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-sphinx-at-dawn-two-stories-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}