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Book Review A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet)

by Madeleine L'Engle

Book Details

Publisher:Mentors Library
Published:2023-12-21
Pages:58
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312367546

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

Madeleine L'Engle's ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, soon to be a major motion picture. It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger. "Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaki

Our Review

This groundbreaking science fiction adventure introduces readers to Meg Murry, her brilliant younger brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they embark on an extraordinary journey through space and time to rescue Meg's missing father. Guided by three mysterious celestial beingsβ€”Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Whichβ€”the children travel via tesseract, a fifth-dimensional wrinkle in time that allows instantaneous travel across the universe, confronting the sinister darkness of the planet Camazotz and its terrifying embodiment of conformity, IT.

L'Engle masterfully blends quantum physics concepts with profound spiritual themes, creating a thought-provoking narrative that explores the battle between good and evil through the lens of love, individuality, and courage. Young readers will connect deeply with Meg's journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, while parents will appreciate the novel's enduring messages about family bonds and intellectual curiosity. This timeless classic continues to captivate new generations with its unique fusion of scientific wonder and philosophical depth, making complex concepts accessible through an unforgettable interstellar quest.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction