Meg Murry's Father has been gone for two years and no one knows exactly why. All they know is that he was working on a top secret government project. It has been a difficult time for the whole family, but especially for Meg and her younger brother Charles Wallace who was only a baby when he left.One day a very special visitor, Mrs. Whatsit, arrives and helps Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin set out on a great adventure to rescue him. In order to do this they travel through time and space and meet some very interesting people along the way.
They find their father trapped on a far a way planet ruled by IT which controls the minds and lives of all who live there. When Charles Wallace falls under the power of IT, it is up to Meg to try and save the day.
This book is another all time favorite of mine. "A Wrinkle In Time" like so many children's books can be read and appreciated at many different levels. It has many different themes including the power of choice, finding a happy medium, exploring spiritual and religious ideas, and discovering what really matters most. It also introduces some interesting science concepts, and stretches the imagination in wonderful ways.
"A Wrinkle In Time" is only the first book in a series called "The Time Quartet". The other books in the series are: "A Wind in the Door", "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", and "Many Waters".
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