A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle · Time Quintet
A Newbery Medal-winning quest through dimensions where a girl's stubbornness and love become the weapons that save her family.
Our Take
A literary sci-fi classic that teachers value most for its rich cross-curricular potential and discussion-worthy themes, parents appreciate for its craft and moral depth, and kids enjoy as a compelling quest — though its philosophical passages and limited humor keep the kid scorecard below the adult perspectives.
✓ Perfect for
- • Readers who feel like outsiders or misfits and want a hero who shares that experience
- • Kids ready for their first encounter with big philosophical questions wrapped in an exciting adventure
- • Young readers who love science concepts and imagining alien worlds
- • Families looking for a book that generates meaningful conversations about individuality and courage
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9780374386139
- Series
- Time Quintet
- Illustration
- none
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