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A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
Good fitA good fit for most kids 10 and up. A classic mix of science fiction and big ideas. Some scenes are eerie, and it’s more demanding than it looks.
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What it’s about
Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace and friend Calvin travel across the universe with three mysterious women to rescue Meg’s father from a dark planet.
The ending
What might come up
Scary momentsA lotA planet where everyone moves in rhythm and a giant controlling brain.
Big feelingsSomeA missing father and a girl who feels she doesn’t fit.
Faith themesA littleBible quotes and spiritual ideas.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceA littleA small crush between Meg and Calvin.
Why kids like it
Travel by folding space, and a heroine who is stubborn and smart.
Free printable quiz
- 1What is a tesseract?
- 2Who is Meg’s little brother?
- 3What controls the planet Camazotz?
- 4How does Meg save Charles Wallace?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
