A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is an illustrated edition published by Macmillan in 1962, featuring 211 pages in English. This classic blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, following the journey of Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they embark on a mission to rescue Meg’s father, who has mysteriously disappeared. Their adventure takes them through a tesseract, a unique method of traveling across space and time, leading them to the planet Camazotz, where they confront a dark force that endangers not only Mr. Murry but the entire universe.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of courage, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. The story introduces otherworldly creatures and presents a vivid depiction of time travel, making it a significant work within the juvenile fiction genre. As the first book in L’Engle’s Time Quintet, this edition invites both new readers and longtime fans to experience the imaginative world that has captivated audiences for over six decades.
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NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY
Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years!
“A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I’ve read it so often, I know it by heart.” —Meg Cabot
Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murry, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract–a wrinkle that transports one across space and time–to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murry is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murry but the safety of the whole universe.
A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in Madeleine L’Engle’s Time Quintet.
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