I wish I had read this as a kid, but I never did. In fact, I somehow managed to not hear much about it but the title. I think the title was the problem, actually. My mind focused on the "wrinkle" part and for some reason I imagined an old woman's wrinkled face. I remember hearing other kids say they liked it in childhood, but nobody had ever said any more about it. I finally read this book in the last couple years after finally reading about the author and figuring out that it wasn't really about an old woman, and it was beautiful. I wish I'd read it sooner! ( )

A Wrinkle in Time was one of my all-time favorite books as a child, along with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Gosh, they never fail to bring back memories of being curled under the covers and reading until I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer. Sometimes I miss having all that extra time during the summer and on weekends to just binge read. Long gone are those days; except maybe on vacations whenever I can get those, haha!

Since A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorites, I have seen several adaptations of the first book, including the most recent one from Disney, which I really loved! Unironically, I haven’t read past book one, and I feel terrible about that! But, I’ve promised myself I will finish the quintet in a timely manner, lol.

Honestly, I’ve seen several reviews about how there is more dialogue than action (which is terribly true, there is a lot of talk) and how it revolves around religion (which it certainly does, and I think that is why I read it in school because I was in a Catholic school at the time). I won’t get much into the latter, but if you haven’t read the book before, expect to find Christanity sprinkled throughout the book.

A Wrinkle in Time follows two siblings, Meg and Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they travel through a wrinkle in time (I love when the titles are in books!) to save Meg and Charles Wallace’s father who disappeared upon trying to understand the universe and essentially unlock the mysteries of time travel. They are followed by Three Wise Woman, known as Ms. Whatsit, Ms. Which, and Ms. Who.

And it is so cute.

Charles Wallace is a sweetheart. He is very good at being able to read people for someone who is very young (I think he’s five or six, so not very old at all). Meg is exceptionally brilliant, taking after her scientist parents, except when her father disappeared and she stopped caring about nearly everything and letting her grades slip. But Meg is a tough little cookie. She refuses to allow anyone to say anything bad about her family and friends and will probably take them out if Meg heard them talking smack.

And what do they end up doing? Follow Ms. Whatsit, Ms. Which, and Ms. Who into the fabric (or wrinkle, hehe) in time to find their missing father. Although their ultimate endgame is to find Meg and Charles Wallace’s father, there is a much greater threat looming over them: the Thing. Yeah, scary. I know! But the Thing can destroy worlds (and it totally has), and now it has set its gaze upon the beautiful planet Earth. YIKES.

Here’s a big (sorta) difference between the book and the last adaptation (I honestly don’t remember much about the one released before that, though, just that I liked it): Meg and Charles have two other brothers???? Though I suppose it was never put into the film because the two brothers were hardly mentioned at all during the book; the story mainly revolved around Meg and Calvin.

A Wrinkle in Time is totally not what I remember it to be, though I remembered some bits and pieces. There were times where I wished there was less talk and more action, but alas, twas not meant to be. Overall, it was nice to enjoy rereading an old classic and childhood favorite. Maybe this time I’ll actually complete the rest of the series! ( )

A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they embark on a journey through time and space to rescue Meg's father from an evil force known as IT. As they travel across strange worlds, they encounter mysterious beings like Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who, who guide them in their mission. Through their adventure, Meg learns valuable lessons about love, self-acceptance, and the importance of overcoming fear and doubt.

With its blend of science fiction, fantasy, and philosophy, A Wrinkle in Time is useful for exploring themes of good versus evil, the power of love/friendship, and the nature of the universe. The book also touches on various themes related to Scientology, particularly light, matter, and physics. This classic novel is especially well-suited for middle school students. ( )

4-5, Level 5
Awards/Honors: Newbery Medal

“A Wrinkle in Time” is a timeless blend of science fiction, fantasy, and emotional depth that captivates young readers with an independent reading level for grades 5th to 8th. The book encourages creativity, resilience, and the importance of embracing individuality.

Awards:
Newbery Medal (1963)
Sequoyah Book Award (1965)
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (1964)