A Ring of Endless Light: The Austin Family Chronicles, Book 4
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 336
Published: 2008
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In "A Ring of Endless Light," the fourth book of the Austin Family Chronicles by Madeleine L'Engle, we follow Vicky Austin as she grapples with the complexities of life, love, and loss during a summer spent with her family on the Florida coast. Vicky finds herself deeply connected to three young men, each representing different aspects of life and love. As she navigates her emotions and relationships, she also faces the reality of her grandfather’s illness, which prompts her to confront deeper themes of faith and the cycle of life. Through encounters with dolphins and the natural world, Vicky discovers her own identity and the power of connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Austin Family .
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-16 years.
There are 336 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2008 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the author of many acclaimed books for children.
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Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
