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A Wrinkle In Time

Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 2:22pm
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Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Publisher: Square Fish (2007)
Binding: Paperback, 256 pages

This is probably L’Engle’s most famous children’s book. The Murry father, a scientist working on a top-secret project, disappears. Through a series of out-of-this world (and solar system) events, which are (well and seriously done, some of the Murry children discover and rescue him, facing peril, adventure, and self-revelation along the way.

This book has elements that will appeal to a range of readers. There is science, time travel, family, an awkward teenager, and a mystery. There are some challenging and even confusing concepts, done purposefully, that do not have easy explanations.

Best Audience: 
Boys & Girls ages 5-12
Parts that might raise objections: 
magic is what I guess you’d call it
Ideas you will want to discuss: 
being different, space travel, free will, conformity, good versus evil, doing what is easy versus doing what is right
Discussion Questions: 

Would you like living on Camazotz?

Would it be easier to live where you do now or on Camazotz?

Why do you think the writer used glasses, of all objects, as a way to get Mr. Murry out of his prison?

Which of the planets from the book would you most enjoy visiting?

Do you know anyone like Meg?

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