Bibliography
L’Engle, M. (1962). A wrinkle in time. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers.
198 pages
Plot
Meg Murray is just trying to fit in at school. She is a smart girl, but often one-sided in her studies. She is trying to get over the disappearance of her father and the teasing she often endures because of her unique but different younger brother. But all that changes when the same younger brother Charles Wallace introduces Meg and her mother to Mrs. Whatsit. First believed to be a homeless woman, Mrs. Whatsit becomes something else entirely. She tells Meg, Charles Wallace and Calvin O’Keefe, a peer of Meg’s, that there is a dark force threatening the Earth. That this dark force also has also captured Meg’s father. So begins a race against time for the three children.
Review
A Wrinkle in Time is a classic science fiction/fantasy novel, implementing time travel theories as well as religious implications. The novel's success can be attributed to the science fiction aspects of the book, namely through its use of time travel. L'Engle has the ability to make her science fiction ideas easy to understand for the reader as well as force readers to think about their world. She weaves a story full of ideas regarding good versus evil as well as the need to fight against conformity. L’Engle allows her book to be the impetus for discussion amongst readers in terms of the morality ideas and physics of the story. All in all a fun book at face value, and a interesting book for discussion.
Genre
Science Fiction
L’Engle, M. (1962). A wrinkle in time. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers.
198 pages
Plot
Meg Murray is just trying to fit in at school. She is a smart girl, but often one-sided in her studies. She is trying to get over the disappearance of her father and the teasing she often endures because of her unique but different younger brother. But all that changes when the same younger brother Charles Wallace introduces Meg and her mother to Mrs. Whatsit. First believed to be a homeless woman, Mrs. Whatsit becomes something else entirely. She tells Meg, Charles Wallace and Calvin O’Keefe, a peer of Meg’s, that there is a dark force threatening the Earth. That this dark force also has also captured Meg’s father. So begins a race against time for the three children.
Review
A Wrinkle in Time is a classic science fiction/fantasy novel, implementing time travel theories as well as religious implications. The novel's success can be attributed to the science fiction aspects of the book, namely through its use of time travel. L'Engle has the ability to make her science fiction ideas easy to understand for the reader as well as force readers to think about their world. She weaves a story full of ideas regarding good versus evil as well as the need to fight against conformity. L’Engle allows her book to be the impetus for discussion amongst readers in terms of the morality ideas and physics of the story. All in all a fun book at face value, and a interesting book for discussion.
Genre
Science Fiction
Reading Level/Interest Level
This novel would appeal to readers in 4th-7th grade.
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Personal thoughts
I loved this book in 6th grade. Plus, it has the best first sentence ever: “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Subjects/themes
Good vs. Evil
Family
Relationships
Social Issues
Single Parent Homes
Awards
Newbery Award Winner
Series information
The first book in a series based upon the O'Keefe and Murray Families.
Character names/descriptions
Margaret "Meg" Murray: The protagonist in the story, very stubborn and loyal to her family.
Charles Wallace Murray: Meg's younger brother, considered to be socially inept by the community, but actually a sport.
Calvin O'Keefe: A neighbor and peer of Meg's. Goes with her and Charles Wallace to save her father.
Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which: Immortal, angelic beings who help Charles, Meg and Calvin in their journey.
The Man with the Red Eyes: The evil force on the planet Camazotz.
Annotation
There is such a thing as a tesseract.
This novel would appeal to readers in 4th-7th grade.
Similar Content
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Personal thoughts
I loved this book in 6th grade. Plus, it has the best first sentence ever: “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Subjects/themes
Good vs. Evil
Family
Relationships
Social Issues
Single Parent Homes
Awards
Newbery Award Winner
Series information
The first book in a series based upon the O'Keefe and Murray Families.
Character names/descriptions
Margaret "Meg" Murray: The protagonist in the story, very stubborn and loyal to her family.
Charles Wallace Murray: Meg's younger brother, considered to be socially inept by the community, but actually a sport.
Calvin O'Keefe: A neighbor and peer of Meg's. Goes with her and Charles Wallace to save her father.
Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which: Immortal, angelic beings who help Charles, Meg and Calvin in their journey.
The Man with the Red Eyes: The evil force on the planet Camazotz.
Annotation
There is such a thing as a tesseract.
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