A Wrinkle in Time
By Madeleine L'Engle
Bibliography: L'Engle, M. (1962). A wrinkle in time. New York: Scholastic Book Services.
Summary:
A Wrinkle in Time is a refreshing juvenile/young adult read about a very different sort of family. Meg Murray is a smart girl who always seems to be getting into trouble at school through little to know fault of her own. The only people in her family that seem to understand her are her brother Charles Wallace and to a lesser extent her mother. Her fauther went missing several years ago while working on a secret government project. Her brother Charles has the strange ability to seemingly know and understand more about a person than they let on. He also has an ability to make friends in the strangest of places. When Meg, Charles, and their friend Calvin meet up with Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which they begin a quest to save Mr. Murray and battle the evil threatening their planet.Impressions:
Like I said above I found this book refreshing. The writing was firmly grounded in reality while at the same time I found myself thinking about the author's choice of diction and wondering if it was reflection of the time period in which the book was written. Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace are strong protagonists each with different depth to their character and their own set of problems.I think that this makes them very relatable and real. I like the esoteric and spiritual nature of the book. The tesering to different planets all described with such detail that I could see them clearly in my head even though what the author was describing has never existed. I especially loved her descriptions of the "beasts" on planet Ixchel and the kind "Aunt Beast" that Meg comes to love. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series when I get the chance.
Review:
Though written decades ago, all three novels connect with current headlines on bullying, societal conformity, dangerous microorganisms, and potential threats of nuclear aggression. L'Engle's modern classics are school and public library standards.-Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted
Library Setting:
A Wrinkle in Time would be a good book to use in a school or library setting to support a discussion on bullying. The main characters of A Wrinkle in Time are all bullied in some way whether it is by teachers, family, or students. This book could be used to introduce the topic of discussion and then the leader could expand on the topic by giving strategies to deal with bullying in a positive way.
Review Reference: R.R. Bowker LLC. (2012). Books in print:a wrinkle in time professional reviews.
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