78 pages • 2 hours read
Madeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle In Time
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1962A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle follows Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and Calvin O’Keefe on an interstellar journey to rescue Meg's father from a malevolent force known as IT, learning about the power of love and personal strength along the way.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time is praised for its imaginative plot, compelling characters, and blend of science and fantasy. Critics highlight its emotional depth and originality. However, some find its pacing uneven and its scientific explanations occasionally confusing. Overall, it's considered a seminal work in children's literature.
Who Should Read A Wrinkle In Time?
Readers who would enjoy Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time are likely fans of imaginative, character-driven stories that blend science fiction and fantasy. Comparable to C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, this book appeals to young adults and adults who appreciate themes of courage and the triumph of good over evil.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
740LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Children's Literature
Fantasy