Ms. L'Engle's great contribution here is the sympathy she generates for her collection of misfits. Somehow we have no trouble believing in the odd qualities of the Murray children, and we come to see their sometimes troublesome uniqueness as a positive thing. It helps that none of them avoid being annoying on occasion. Her book speaks volumes to the many children and teens who see themselves as hopeless outsiders.

What we see of the personalities of the three "Mrs" characters is also very well done. From the fun-loving Mrs. Whatsit to the awesome Mrs. Which, they have individual quirks and traits, quite an accomplishment in introducing such beings.

All in all, an excellent introduction to L'Engle's fantasy universe and its consistent lesson of the redeeming power of love. ( )

Although I did like the story, I had a hard time getting past how annoying Meg was. I almost think I thought too much about the underlying meaning it had and failed to truly enjoy it. I almost wish I had read this as a child vs. an adult. ( )

 http://catchinguponmyreading.blogspot.com/2009/12/review-wrinkle-in-time-by-madeleine.html ( )

It all started with L’Engle’s classic children’s tale A Wrinkle in Time. At the time, my curiousity was kindled because L’Engle’s masterpiece was instrumental in an old lover’s youth and I wished to familiarize myself with this muse of sorts. Years later, I bought A Wrinkle in Time and got hooked. Soon followed A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, and Many Waters. Before I knew it, I was immersed deeply in this fantastic, whimsical, and avant-garde series of children’s adventures. It has been several months since my ardent travels through the Murry family’s space and time travels concluded yet I feel just as excited as ever. The award-winning L’Engle has encompassed wonder, filial love, and adventure in the series which shall continue to resonate with kids across the globe for generations to come.

What can be stated here about this wonderful story that hasn't ben stated prior. It is a classic for a good reason. I love the Sci Fi adventure aspects of this story but the characters from Charles Wallace, Meg and the Mrs.'s all make for a wonderful story of adventure, love, temptation, choices, and it is all wrapped up so beautifully in the writing style of Ms. L'Engle. If only we could travel that quickly...only in our imaginations, being guided by literature like this.

Still one of my favorite books of all time. ( )

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 (a wrinkle in time) problem.

In this book, nothing ever seems to go right in Margaret Murray's life. She's having trouble in school, she's always getting into fights and she's a big clutz. To make matters worse, there's been no word from her father, and rumor is that he's left for good. Late one night an unexpected visitor drops by leaving behind a mysterious clue - there is such a thing as a tesseract! Suddenly Meg, her little brother, Charles Wallace and a boy from school, Calvin, are swept into a deadly adventure to rescue Meg's father. ( )

Genre: Science Fiction - This story is a good example of science fiction because it relates to science in many ways, but somethings are made up and are things that could not happen. They just have to do with something that a scientist would be researching. The story also takes place in space and the parents are scientists, but what they are actually doing in the story has not been proven as real. The characters go along with science fiction very well in that they are weird and sometimes do not make sense. I thought it was a very good book, and something that students would enjoy to read for fun.

Setting: All of the different places it takes place sounds really interesting and cool. If any of the places that it took place in would of been any different the story would not of made sense. They went to another planet to find their father so of course it has to take place in space. The setting was key in this book, and they did a very good job.

Art Media: None

Style: There are a lot of metaphors and similes used. It really helped to get the message across so I could understand what is going on. It made the story more interesting and enjoyable to read. I also noticed that a lot of dialogue was used, which is helpful to see what is going on and to understand the characters a lot better.

Age Appropriateness: intermediate ( )

GENRE: This is a great example of a science fiction chapter book, because the author creates a story that revolves around events that are futuristic and based on scientific hypotheses. The characters are relatable and make the story appealing to children and young adults. Although the events are impossible, the plot is suspenseful and keeps the readers' attention from the beginning to the end.

CHARACTER: Meg is a great example of a protagonist, because she is the main character and a round character. There are many dimensions to her personality and by the end of the story, readers see her change. She starts out being a girl with little confidence and a daughter living in her parents great shadows. By the end though, Meg is able to rescue her brother, because of her own amazing traits and is reassured in her own value as a person.

ART/MEDIA: there was not any art included

This book is a good example of science fiction because it contains scientific phenomena such as traveling between galaxies and people's mind being controlled.
Author style: "tastes like sand" simile
Art Media: novel

THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVERY READ!!!!!! ( )

This book is a wonderful example of a science fiction novel because it is futuristic and deals directly with science related topics: time travel. It also involves alien-like creatures, different planets, witches, and non-human powerful beings. It deals directly with the impact of science on society and depicts what our world would be like if there was a such thing as time travel. It challenges the reader to imagine what a two-dimensional and one-dimensional world would be like and it also challenges the reader to imagine what life would be like if everything in our world was systematic, nobody was different, nothing was ever out of place.
Characters: Meg is a perfect example of the main character. She is very imperfect so all readers can relate to her. She is self conscious and frustrated and young readers will be able to identify with her sense of insecurity.

This is the story of Meg Murry, a high school girl, and the adventure she taks through time to find her scientist father and save him. Along for the ride is her brother and friend Calvin. ( )

It's up to Meg to save her brother, Charles Wallace, and her father and the universe. Memorable description of a tesseract (as in, I still remember it after over 40 years). Interesting that the villain is called IT, since nowadays it is more likely to refer to Information Technology than a third-person pronoun.

This version has a family tree showing the books they appear in. Also a Discussion and Activity Guide, Ms. L'Engle's acceptance speech for the Newbery Medal, and an introductory Appreciation by Anna Quindlen. ( )

A Wrinkle in Time tells the story of an unusual family. The father of the family is not present and the family has not heard from him in a while. Out of the four siblings in this family the twins are the only normal ones. However Meg and Charles Wallace, the two main characters, along with Calvin, who is not part of the family, do not fit into this family. Meg is very angry with the world and refuses to give up on her father's return. Charles Wallace is an intelligent and unique character for his age. They are drawn to three supernatural women Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Which, one day looking to spy around the old abandoned cottage the women live in they run into Calvin. Calvin is a star athlete at school but yet he feels more at home with them than at his own house. The three women become key figures in helping Charles and Meg find their father. First they must bend time in order to travel to different galaxies. They stop before arriving to planet Camazots to be briefed of their mission and then they are sent alone to solve the mystery of their missing father. Charles Wallace is sucked into the mind of IT. IT is the brain that controls the behaviors of the citizens on the planet. Reinforcers take and punish people who try to fight IT. Meg must develop security in herself to save her brother on her own. The moral of the story was that love conquers all. It was Meg's love of Charles Wallace that saved him.

I like this book, because it is a nicely written book. I think most students can benefit from this book not only in adding to their vocabulary but also as a lesson to knowing that everyone is loved and to accept everyone for their flaws. Calvin may not have felt loved at home but upon meeting Meg he felt accepted.

In the class I would use this book for its vocabulary and have students take a daily log on a t-chart of one or two words they did not know and what they think it means then look it up. I could also do a class project of self reflection on themselves and what characteristics they believe they have that could help them in a situation such as what Meg found herself in.

This is a great book, and I have read it several times just for the pleasure of revisiting the story. ( )

A seemingly normal (albeit fatherless) family is turned upside down when Meg, an angry teen, her little genius brother, Charles Wallace, and classmate Clavin on a time-bending adventure around the universe to find Meg's scientist father. They are directed by a group of 'women' who are not really women at all, but supernatural beings, especially Mrs. Whatsit, who is warmed by Meg's rebellious & angry nature. Once they find Dr. Murry on planet Camazotz, Charles Wallace becomes entranced by IT, the large brain that telepathically rules over the citizens of the planet. And they must save themselves and return to Earth.

One of my favorite books I can't wait to share with my daughter. ( )

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle is the first of four books in this series. It tells the story of Meg Murry and her little brother Charles Wallace who, for the last two years, have been waiting for their father to return home from a mysterious research project. Together with some elderly neighbors, the children embark on a journey to other planets, hoping to save their father from the powerful darkness holding him prisoner.

This engaging story combines extraordinary writing and fantasy in one fun to read volume. Many readers have found A Wrinkle in Time to be a Christian allegory, but I prefer to think of it as a story to be treasured on its own merits. In any case, the allegory is not overwhelming, and A Wrinkle in Time plays out as a sweet magical tale for children and adults alike. ( )

Madeleine L'Engle won several awards for her 1962 book Wrinkle in Time: The Newbery Award as well as the Lewis Carroll Award. This is a telling clue to what genre this book belongs in. While the premise of the book deals with time travel and falls under the genre of science fiction, the three eccentric older ladies who are in face celestial beings fits nicely in the realm of fastasy, or in this case metaphysics. As the book progresses, the ackward, combative Meg evolves from a coming of age character ( )

No matter how many times I re-read this, I find myself enthralled with the ideas of time and space travel and of things outside our understanding. I also enjoyed all the references to literature and Christianity and thinking about how all those ideas connected. Ms. L'Engle makes very real the idea that there is power in love and in faith and in courage - something we sometimes forget. ( )

This book is one that most everyone reads at some point in time in elementary school. I don’t believe I ever did, so I felt I should catch up on what I missed out. Reading it from an adult point of view is different than what I imagine it would be like as a fifth grader. It’s still an adorably cute book, and I still love little Charles Wallace, but I also appreciate the morals and messages Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which bring to the page. I feel like it was a short, quick read, but that the end came and went much too swiftly. I know it’s meant for younger people, but I felt like more meat could have enriched the story. The drama lead up to Meg having to rescue Charles Wallace from IT on Camazotz… and then all of a sudden she’s got him, she’s crying, there’s lots of love all around, and they’re back home and Father’s home and the stories done all in the last two pages. It was such a fun read in the beginning that the end was very disappointing. But how much should I really complain? It was written in sixties, way before it’s time, and I wanted something light to read through before the madness of Wedding weekend. I appreciate that it kept me breathing and relaxed. ( )

This is an amazing classic children’s literature that I believe everyone should pick up and read! It is about two siblings, Meg and Charles and their friend Calvin. Three children decide to set out on adventure to go find Meg's long lost father. Many themes can be pulled from this book as the children are on their adventure of good versus evil, faith, love, science, magic and wonders. Along the lines the children come in contact with Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which who fight evil with good. I believe anyone will enjoy this adventurous tale. ( )