Books : A Wrinkle in Time
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
EAN: 9780312367558
ISBN: 0312367554
Label: Square Fish
Manufacturer: Square Fish
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: May 01, 2007
Publisher: Square Fish
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: May 01, 2007
Sales Rank: 397102
Studio: Square Fish
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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. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."
A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L'Engle's unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time, winner of the Newbery Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg's father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.
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Wildly fantastic book that was definitely ahead of it's time. The existence of a two-dimensional planet? Like Paper Mario? Wonderful! And that's just one of the fascinating concepts within this book.
A Wrinkle appeals to readers of all ages. I first read it as a child, shortly after it's publication, and found it wonderfully different than any other book I'd read. It's the kind of book readers think about long after they've finished it and put it away, and while the battle against dark forces is clear, the bookmight mean different things to different readers. When I read it later as a teen, I suddenly "got" some of the elements of the book that I'd missed before, and that was again true when I read the book as an adult.
Even if some of the concepts are a bit far-fetched, younger readers will still enjoy this book because the story is so fascinating and well-written. Also, the main characters are children so there is that appeal as well. It's deep - there's a lot to ponder and think about, but the book can also be enjoyed without deeply analyzing it.
Time travel, mind control, a world beyond our own understanding - if these plot lines appeal to you, you will definitely enjoy this book. A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite childhood book memories and I'm glad it's still being enjoyed by readers today.
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a great family book and it is written well, though its no harry potter but a great read for all ages.
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This classic novel for middle graders begins on "a dark and stormy night." Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and her mother, a scientist, are in the kitchen having a midnight snack when a strange visitor shows up at their door. Soon after, this visitor, Mrs. Whatist, takes Meg, Charles Wallace, and their schoolmate, Calvin, on a dangerous journey to save Meg and Charles Wallace's father, a scientist who has been missing for over a year.
A Wrinkle in Time has been a favorite of children for many years. Because I never read it as a child, I'm not sure if my opinion about it would be different. For example, I recently reread The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that I read multiple times when I was a child. While I observed some shortcomings in the books and was bothered by the religious undertones I never seemed to notice when I was a child, I thoroughly enjoyed rereading them as an adult and getting reacquainted with familiar characters and plots.
Maybe I would have felt the same with A Wrinkle in Time. However, after reading it for the first time as an adult, it was just okay.
I loved the characters...kind hearted Meg, the exceptionally bright Charles Wallace, down-to-earth Calvin, and the quirky Mrs. Whatist. The plot full of magic, space travel, suspense and mystery is good enough to get a child hooked on sci-fi/fantasy. The dark and frightening climax when Meg is fighting "It", the disembodied brain, will keep kids on the edge ... Read More
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I read this book as a young child, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is worth reading over and over, and I would recommend it for all ages.
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To "tesser" is to travel from one place to another well beyond the speed of light. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle and published in 1962 takes us through an adventure where the characters "tesser" to foreign worlds where evil lurks. In the 43 years since this tale, many stories have been published that also focus on similar worlds and themes.
This tale demonstrates the classic conflict of good versus evil, the staple of any high fantasy story. A Wrinkle in Time is one of series of books. It is the first of the series, followed by A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet and Many Waters. A Wrinkle in Time was written in a time far different than the present day, but demonstrates plot, setting and style that are similar to current tales such as "Harry Potter", "Artemis Fowl" and the "So You Want to Be a Wizard" series.
Because of this books strong imagery and it's talented use of figurative devices "A Wrinkle in Time" has been a great contribution to children's literature and it's significance can be measured by the numbers of children (and adults) that continue to read this classic today.
A vital element of "A Wrinkle in Time" is the integral setting with diverse and colorful settings where the adventures of the Murry family and many creatures unfold. In their own neighborhood they encounter three women. Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who who live in a house down the street. They steal sheets "in case they need ghosts." (pg. ... Read More
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