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A Wrinkle in Time (Hardcover Library Edition) Hardcover – 1 September 2019

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A Wrinkle in Time' is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal. It is now a major motion picture from Disney, directed by Ava DuVernay. 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.

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8 - 16 years
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192 pages
Language

English
Grade level

5 - 9
Lexile measure

740L
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13.97 x 1.42 x 21.59 cm
Publisher

General Press
Publication date

1 September 2019
ISBN-10

9389440181
ISBN-13

978-9389440188
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Publisher : General Press; First edition (1 September 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 9389440181
ISBN-13 : 978-9389440188
Reading age : 8 - 16 years
Item Weight : 395 g
Dimensions : 13.97 x 1.42 x 21.59 cm
Country of Origin : India

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Amit Sareen

Lovely read

Reviewed in India on 31 October 2018

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Although a little kiddish, it contains some immensely beautiful thoughts and words from across the universe (Seriously). It is not of earth, it is a kind of a dream or a fable (or an experience which cannot be described in the limited earthly words) and the author seems to have tried to put all that onto a paper - a nice attempt I'd say.

I've always been an avid reader and I am wondering how, in my over 3 decades of stay on earth, I had not come across this before (i would've enjoyed it even more in my teens). Anyhow, I am glad I did not miss it - better late than never!

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Raj_advice

People who like science fiction will certainly enjoy this

Reviewed in India on 16 March 2018

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The book was out of the world.It was filled with fantasy and wonders,at the same time was scientific.The writer mainly focused on young teens yet it can be read by people of any age.People who like science fiction will certainly enjoy this.I would like to conclude by saying that it can be read several times without getting bored.

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mohit

A good read. ( Amazon is awesome)

Reviewed in India on 21 October 2017

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Had gotten it for a friend as I had really liked the book . The package didn't arrive because of issues, but Amazon being Amazon promptly refunded the money.
The book - it's a children's book supposedly, but it opens and points to avenues of thought processes that most of us have never ventured into , about society. Can read it even if you are 20.

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Nitya Anand

A Hidden Gem!

Reviewed in India on 2 February 2021

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This book is brilliant. I purchased it for my ten-year old,
who began it reluctantly. Till seventy-five pages, he was
on the verge of quitting. But then, the story peaked-up,
and then, it ended when we both watched the movie
based on the book!

When I told my prince that the series has four more books,
he immediately wanted me to buy all the rest. I, however,
bought only the second one, 'The Wind in the Door'. Of course,
I will buy the rest later.

The book is not as famous as Potter and Percy Jackson series,
but it is good. The language is a tad difficult compared to the
two series I have mentioned. But then, this is a sci-fi, even if
for children.

Buy the book and enjoy the movie.

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Abirami

Awesome science fiction book👌😍😉

Reviewed in India on 9 July 2020

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Good book 👌 neat packaging
Worth product 😉👌

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Dhaval

A Perfect Blend of Several Elements

Reviewed in India on 24 August 2019

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This book belongs to Science Fiction genre with a fairy tale kind of touch to it. The title itself suggests an anomaly in the passage of time that eventually carries us to another world.

Plot and Characters:
The plot is essentially a formulaic one involving the battle between good and evil. Apart from this grand scheme of things, the quest also involves a homely relevant motive of the central character Meg aka Margaret Murry. She wants to find and save her father who has disappeared for many years. Overall, the flow of the plot is good, but it does get bogged down a little at times, especially when some of the conversations seem to be stretched too long. The characters of the kids – Meg, Charles and Calvin – look realistic and understandable, although there are a lot of swings in behavior. But we can pass it on the premise that such a thing happens to kids a lot. The supernatural characters too have their own peculiar traits that add a pinch of humor in the story.

The Science in it:
As Arthur C. Clarke has said that any sufficiently advanced technology is nothing less than magic, the book treats all the magical things from a scientific point of view. The interplanetary travel, through ‘wrinkle’ or ‘tesser’ as they say it, sounds quite similar to traveling through a wormhole, blackhole or warp drive. The Black Thing in the book pretty much resembles the black hole, although it is seen as a dark cloudy thing, and not spherical, it certainly consumed stars. The relativity of time, the Time being the fourth dimension, and the rearrangement of atoms to form condensed masses are some of the concepts dealt with accurately in the book.

Symbols:
The Tesseract: It seems to be holding a lot of keys here. The same appears to serve as the thing to look up to as the gateway to achieve the impossible. And quite obviously, the same ambitious object also brings troubles with all the opportunities.
The Characters of Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which: They stand as the paradigm of elemental divine forces that side with us when we embark upon any adventurous quest for a good cause. The fact that they are not given any definite names just strengthens the belief that they are not merely characters in the story, but powerful forces that anyone can feel to be on their side if they show faith.
IT: Here’s a little bit of satire along with science fiction and fairy tale. This large brain of the planet Camazotz reminds us of the oppressive rulers who do not tolerate free-thinking and free-will of the people in the society, and must be defeated.

In a nutshell, this book has several elements to offer. Fantasy, Science Fiction, Satire, Fairy Tale, Adventure, and a little bit of Family Drama. The author mixes it all up in a perfect blend, and delivers it in a sufficiently intriguing manner. Only that I would have loved it even more if there was a greater drama to match up with the lofty concepts it uses.

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Swapnil Banga

Not really suited for adults

Reviewed in India on 19 October 2018

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No complaints. The font is slightly large and I actually prefer it.
About the book:
I know it's a children's book, but I decided to give it a go anyway since it deals with space and wormholes. The story is fine and I enjoyed it, but the ending is hackneyed. It didn't make me hate the book, but left me unsatisfied. Overall, I don't regret spending time reading it, but I wouldn't recommend it to fellow adult readers. If you have children the age of protagonist (12-15), it might be a good read for them.

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PAK

A good 2nd - 6th grade book.

Reviewed in India on 17 August 2020

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This was a fairly good book with a whole fictional universe created. I liked Meg's (The main character's) feelings and thoughts which are described perfectly. It is a book for 2nd to 6th graders but I won't limit the grades below who will also enjoy it if they are willing to read it. The reason I didn't rate it 5 stars was because even if the author (Madeleine L'Engle) was very imaginative, the description of her fictional universe was vague. The characters and setting is also reeling towards fantasy a bit more than Sci-Fi which is not my liking. But overall, for the young readers who like fantasy, it is a good book.

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Umut Rados

A book for all ages

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2018

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If I need to define A Wrinkle In Time in one sentence, it is a book for all times and for all ages. That’s why it’s a multiple award winner classic, and it was nothing less than my expectations.
L’engle was inspired from Einstein’s theories in this book, and I’m not even sure I understand everything as an adult 🙂 It’s full of beautiful quotes, anecdotes, metaphors that elevates the book to another level than being a simple children’s novel. Meg, as a character, is layered and complex. When asked, L’engle if Meg is her, she says ‘of course’ 🙂
The evil is so realistic and scary. The atmosphere is very vividly dark. I loved how she displayed the battle between good and bad. My only criticism is, I felt the end was very rushed compared to the build up.

17 people found this helpful

Hannah

A brilliant, heartfelt story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 March 2018

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I bought this book knowing nothing about the story as it was recommended by a friend and was pleasantly surprised - I read it in one sitting over 3 hours or so and once I’d finished, I sat wishing I could read it again for the first time!

While the story is relatively short and the writing style is simplistic at times, it isn’t at all dull to read - it’s relaxing and suitable for a wide audience (probably from around 11 upwards) and the characters (especially meg!) are relatable and appealing without being flawless

I would describe the story as rather whimsical fantasy (it reminded me of a ghibli film in places) but not in a way that could put off older readers.

Overall, a brilliant story and definitely worth the price!

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A. Customer

I read this because it's meant to be a classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2020

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At the back of the book is an interview with the author's granddaughter in which a publisher's reader comments 'I think this is the worst book I have ever read.' Well, I couldn't agree more.

It's not just because it's dated. The characters are nauseatingly prim and precocious, the 'magical' characters are, frankly, boring, and the the whole thing is a horrible and confusing mishmash of bad sci-fi, yawnworthy witches and mawkish religion. I shouted out loud a lot as I read this.

A few of the central ideas feel a bit too similar to C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy series for my liking - for example, the severed head of Alcasan in That Hideous Strength is a mouthpiece for the evil alien Eldila, just like the throbbing brain is a mouthpiece for 'It' in A Wrinkle in Time. (By the way, the three Space Trilogy novels are far from the best thing Lewis ever wrote).

I'd happily give this zero points. Makes me mad this book still in circulation when I see so many talented authors out there these days who can't get a break. It's mystifying how this was ever made into a film.

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John Hopper

intelligent blend of fantasy, SF and philosophy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2018

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This is another fantasy novel for older children published in the early 1960s, though unlike the Alan Garner novel I read just before this, this one contains much more of a mixture of fantasy and science fiction ideas. Meg and her brother Charles Wallace and another boy Calvin meet three mysterious "witches" who go by the delightful names of Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which. In search of Meg and Charles's father, who disappeared a year ago while supposedly carrying out top secret government work, the children are then whisked off through the eponymous medium to another planet threatened by a mysterious dark force which also threatens the Earth. However, most of the action takes place on the planet Camazotz, ruled over by a disembodied brain which enforces total uniformity on its inhabitants in the name of guaranteeing order and happiness, which is quite a stark idea, opening up readers' minds to concepts of personal freedom and the potential price that can be paid for order and happiness (or at least, as here, an absence of unhappiness or pain, which is not the same thing at all). The children's characters are quite clearly delineated and more three dimensional than many child central characters in young people's literature. The ending was rather abrupt, though I understand the author went to write a quintet of these novels.

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James Bolder

Inspiring, mind - expanding, and very original story for all ages.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2018

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Having read reviews of this book - and that a film was imminent - I put it on my Kindle. It is a strange and unpredictable book; but I loved it. The characters of the young people are well drawn, and they are highly intelligent. Their adventures, in finding their scientist father lost in space, are surprising, and very thought -provoking. They meet many strange other worldly creatures, landscapes, and super-human creatures who nevertheless are entirely human in their understanding.
I particularly loved one helpful angelic spirit, who constantly quotes from the great wisdom of earthly cultures, across the ages.
The film is also astonishing, especially the CGI effects; and is reasonably close to the book; however, the deeper significance of the struggle of each of the young people undergoing tests and trials is more shallow; and the wisdom and philosophy plays a lesser part.
I have been rereading the book since seeing the film..........Very good for adventurous spirits of all ages......!

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