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A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine Lengle

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ISBN13: 9780374386139
ISBN10: 0374386137
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It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.

"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."

A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L'Engle's unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time, winner of the Newbery Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg's father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.

 
A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal.

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Fifty years ago, Madeleine LEngle introduced the world to A Wrinkle in Time and the wonderful and unforgettable characters Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, and their friend Calvin OKeefe. When the children learn that Mr. Murry has been captured by the Dark Thing, they time travel to Camazotz, where they must face the leader IT in the ultimate battle between good and evil—a journey that threatens their lives and our universe. A Newbery Award winner, A Wrinkle in Time is an iconic novel that continues to inspire millions of fans around the world. This special edition has been redesigned and includes an introduction by Katherine Paterson, an afterword by Madeleine LEngles granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis that includes photographs and memorabilia, the authors Newbery Medal acceptance speech, and other bonus materials.

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Fifty years ago, A Wrinkle in Time debuted and the world of children’s literature was changed forever. Now, on the anniversary of its publication, we’re proud to present a very special edition that includes a new introduction by Newbery medalist Katherine Paterson; an afterword by Madeleine L’Engle’s granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis; never before published photographs; and the author’s Newbery Medal acceptance speech. For generations, this novel has inspired millions of fans around the world. This story of love, time travel, and triumph over evil has truly stood the test of time.

About the Author

Madeleine LEngle (1918-2007) was born in New York City and attended Smith College. She wrote more than 60 books, the most famous of which is A Wrinkle In Time (1962), winner of the Newbery Award in 1963. LEngle continued the story of the Murry family from A Wrinkle In Time with seven other novels (five of which are available as A Wrinkle In Time Quintent from Square Fish). She also wrote the famous series featuring the Austin family, beginning with the novel Meet The Austins (1960). LEngle revisited the Austins four more times over the next three decades, concluding with Troubling a Star in 1994. The story of the Austins had some autobiographical elements, mirroring Madeleines life and the life of her family. Madeleine LEngles last book, The Joys of Love, is a romantic, coming-of-age story she wrote back in the 1940s, and is being published by FSG.

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Kendra, July 2, 2008 (view all comments by Kendra)
This is one of the all time favorites for me and my students. It's an excellent read-aloud book for many age levels. I highly recommend this book (series).
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780374386139
Author:
lenglemadeleine
Publisher:
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Author:
L'Engle, Madeleine
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Juvenile
Subject:
Space and time
Subject:
Time travel
Subject:
Childrens classics
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Fiction
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Publication Date:
20120131
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 0.745 lb
Age Level:
09-12

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Fifty years ago, Madeleine LEngle introduced the world to A Wrinkle in Time and the wonderful and unforgettable characters Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, and their friend Calvin OKeefe. When the children learn that Mr. Murry has been captured by the Dark Thing, they time travel to Camazotz, where they must face the leader IT in the ultimate battle between good and evil—a journey that threatens their lives and our universe. A Newbery Award winner, A Wrinkle in Time is an iconic novel that continues to inspire millions of fans around the world. This special edition has been redesigned and includes an introduction by Katherine Paterson, an afterword by Madeleine LEngles granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis that includes photographs and memorabilia, the authors Newbery Medal acceptance speech, and other bonus materials.
"Synopsis" by ,

Fifty years ago, A Wrinkle in Time debuted and the world of children’s literature was changed forever. Now, on the anniversary of its publication, we’re proud to present a very special edition that includes a new introduction by Newbery medalist Katherine Paterson; an afterword by Madeleine L’Engle’s granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis; never before published photographs; and the author’s Newbery Medal acceptance speech. For generations, this novel has inspired millions of fans around the world. This story of love, time travel, and triumph over evil has truly stood the test of time.

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