wrinkle in time
Worth buying if: You enjoy science-fantasy adventures with a strong young protagonist.
Skip it if: You prefer strictly realistic or hard-science fiction.
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Summary
Combining science, fantasy, and philosophical wonder, Madeleine L'Engle's classic follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and friend Calvin as they confront forces beyond ordinary understanding to reunite their family and battle a malevolent power.
Why this book now
Enduringly popular with readers and classrooms, this edition keeps L'Engle's imaginative blend of adventure and moral inquiry accessible to new generations.
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- You enjoy science-fantasy adventures with a strong young protagonist.
- You appreciate stories that mix speculative ideas with emotional family stakes.
- You prefer strictly realistic or hard-science fiction.
- You dislike pulpy or overtly moral allegory in children's fiction.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780312367541
Worth buying if: You enjoy science-fantasy adventures with a strong young protagonist.
Skip it if: You prefer strictly realistic or hard-science fiction.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At about 245 pages, it's a brisk middle-grade/YA read you can finish in a few weekend sessions or several focused evenings.
What stands out here
This Square Fish paperback presents L'Engle's classic text in a reader-friendly format geared toward school and family readership.
Best way to approach it
Read with openness to metaphor and speculative leaps—focus on character emotions and themes rather than strict scientific explanations.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780312367541
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