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A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle (1962)

SubgenrePortal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages212 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSpace
CSM age9
Goodreads3.97/5 (1296297)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Younger Hero (Age Gap)

Synopsis

A Wrinkle in Time is a science fiction fantasy novel by American writer Madeleine L'Engle, first published in 1962. It is about Meg And Charles Walence. Their father, who was working on a interesting project called a tesseract, goes missing! Then they meet a boy and some strange women. This story won a Newbery Medal, Sequoyah Book Award and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award For this amazing story! It also has a movie! I Hope you all enjoy!

Is A Wrinkle in Time appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 9 and up.

A classic middle grade science fantasy about children searching for their missing father across dimensions. Contains mild peril and confrontations with evil forces, but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, abandonment, and mental manipulation.

Who'll love this

An exciting adventure through space and time with kids who must rescue their father from dark forces using courage and love.

Tags

Science FictionSpace OperaClassic LiteratureAward Winner