This book was very interesting, but it was slightly confusing near the end of the book ( that was probably just me because my book was missing a few pages throughout out it). It was a great science fiction read.
A Wrinkle in Time
By Madeleine L'Engle
Book 1 of 5 in the
A Wrinkle in Time Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 5 - 9 | Grades 3 - 8 | W | 4.7 | 49965 |
Fifty years ago, Madeleine L’Engle introduced the world to A Wrinkle in Time and the wonderful and unforgettable characters Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe. When the children learn that Mr. Murry has been captured by the Dark Thing, they time travel to Camazotz, where they must face the leader IT in the ultimate battle between good and evil—a journey that threatens their lives and our universe. A Newbery Award winner, A Wrinkle in Time is an iconic novel that continues to inspire millions of fans around the world. This special edition has been redesigned and includes an introduction by Katherine Paterson, an afterword by Madeleine L’Engle’s granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis that includes photographs and memorabilia, the author’s Newbery Medal acceptance speech, and other bonus materials.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN-13: 9780374386160
ISBN-10: 0374386161
Published on 1/31/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 280
Book Reviews (219)
This book is a great action and adventure story about time and space travel! It is full of gripping tales and I loved it. L'Engle describes each world with pinpointing detail and immerses you in Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin's world.
A wrinkle in time is a really interesting book about 3 kids Calviin O'Keefe Charles Murray and Meg Murray ,who are taken from their home by three special beings ? Miss Who, Miss Whatsit and Miss Which, in search of Charles and Meg's dad , Mr Murray ,who is being held captive on a faraway planet by a being called It. Along the way on their search they travel to new planets by tessering or folding space. This is truly a timeless book and a one of a kind read.
A Wrinkle in Time is a fantasy and adventure novel that I think every reader would love. Margaret and Charles Wallace Murray travel with three strange women: Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. They embark on their journey, along with Calvin O'Keffe, to strange worlds by " tessering" eventually they find Mr. Murray and return back to Earth, while defeating IT, safely.
In the beginning, Meg and Charles Wallace met Mrs. Whatsit and Calvin O’Keefe. Meg, Charles, and Calvin learned about tessering (traveling by the means of the tesseract) and the tesseract (the fifth dimension). Later in the story, they learn from Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which that there is an evil thing called the Black Thing that obscured stars and was constantly fighting the stars and planets. They tesser to a planet - Camazotz that was under IT’s control. They save Meg’s father but, lose Charles to IT. They tesser to a planet and then Meg gets tessered back. She saves Charles by loving him. At the end they return to Earth.
This book was nothing like I was expecting. I was thinking more of a time traveler kind of book, but it was way better than that. Definitely a re-reader.
"A Wrinkle in Time" is a good fantasy / science fiction novel. I liked the main character, Meg Murry, because she was relateable. The story shows the theme of love triumphing against evil.
Meg's father went on a trip for the government a few years ago but never returned. They haven't heard from him I a long time. Meg, her little brother Charles Wallace, and her new friend Calvin have to save him, but they have no idea what kind of evil They'll encounter. What I thought of it: I've read this book twice. Once a few years ago, then again recently. Calvin was my favorite character. I liked his overall personally.I think Charles Wallace was pretty cool too. Meg was ok, but like many heroines, she could be pretty annoying at times. Overall it was very good. This is one of my favorite books.
This book is definitely a classic. I read it with my class in 5th grade and it was very mind-blowing. With just enough science and magic to keep you hooked, this book really sticks with you. I will admit that it was a bit confusing, but the characters are all so loveable. I love the three witches and all the other characters a lot! Everybody has got to read this book at some point in their life!
Tesseracts, furry monsters, a controlling brain, and a lost family is what fills this book's pages, along with mystery, danger, and many unexpected plot twists. This book was rather strange and hard to follow. Although it had a great moral, it wasn't exactly my 'cup of tea' if you know what I mean.