Quote of the day
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
Madeleine L'Engle
Born: November 29, 1918
Died: September 6, 2007 (aged 88)
Bio: Madeleine L'Engle was an American writer best known for young adult fiction, particularly the Newbery Medal-winning A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels. Her works reflect both her Christian faith and her strong interest in modern science.
Known for:
- A Wrinkle in Time (1962)
- A Swiftly Tilting Planet (1978)
- A Wind in the Door (1973)
- Many Waters (1986)
- Meet the Austins (1960)
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