A Wrinkle in Time begins when Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin are swept off Earth by three mysterious figures and sent on a journey across space to rescue Meg’s father. L’Engle mixes science fiction, fantasy, and family story, folding questions about conformity, fear, and love into a brisk, strange adventure. The book has become a touchstone middle‑grade novel, but it still feels odd and specific in ways that hold up on reread.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it’s a classic that actually earns the label: formally weird, emotionally direct, and still finding new readers decades after its Newbery win. A Wrinkle in Time is a strong pick for kids, nostalgic adults, and anyone who wants a short, resonant sci‑fi fantasy about fighting darkness with stubborn love.

DETAILS
• Author: Madeleine L’Engle
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication Date: May 1, 2007
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780312367541
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