A House Like a Lotus
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By the author of A Wrinkle in Time, the conclusion to the Polly O'Keefe stories finds Polly taking an unforgettable trip to Europe, all by herself.
Sixteen-year-old Polly is on her way to the island of Cyprus, where she will work as a gofer. The trip was arranged by Maximiliana Horne, a rich, brilliant artist who, with her longtime companion, Dr. Ursula Heschel, recently became the O'Keefe family's neighbor on Benne Seed Island. Max and Polly formed an instant friendship and Max took over Polly's education, giving her the encouragement and confidence that her isolated upbringing had not. Polly adored Max, even idolized her, until Max betrayed her. In Greece, Polly finds romance, danger, and unique friendships. But can she ever forgive Max?
Books by Madeleine L'Engle
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A Swiftly Tilting Planet
Many Waters
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The Moon by Night (Volume 2)
The Young Unicorns (Volume 3)
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Dragons in the Waters
A House Like a Lotus
And Both Were Young
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The Joys of Love
Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was an American author whose work ranged from realistic fiction to fantasy and science fiction. Best known for A Wrinkle in Time, she also wrote many novels of travel, romance, and personal growth that explore the search for identity and meaning. Her early realistic fiction, including And Both Were Young, remains admired for its emotional clarity and strong sense of place.
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