I first read this book at ten years old. It was one of those powerful stories that stuck with me, and it inspired me to start creating stories of my own. This book is not only an epic adventure or a story about a young girl finding courage to replace self doubt, it is a detailed fable of what it means to be human. Meg and Charles Wallace are different than most of their peers. Charles Wallace is extremely smart for his age. Meg is also very clever, and has a rebellious streak, but she looks down on herself all the time, and she is convinced that she is plain, painfully different and alone. These extraordinary kids, one a teenager and one a four year old, embark on a journey to save their father from the clutches of evil and darkness. Joining them on this epic quest is Calvin Hobbs, a fifteen year old boy who pretends to fit in, but he is very intelligent, friendly and loyal. The role of the mentor in this tale is played by three strange women: Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which who have stories of their own, and their assignment is to help The Murry family.
What I love about this story, is that it's layered. On the surface, it is about a lonely girl, discovering true strength. The next layer is a story about humanity, and what it means to live. The third layer is the ultimate battle of good versus evil. The fourth layer is a conflict between many different beings, crafted in a world you can only imagine.
Even reading this years after I first read it, I still couldn't put it down and I learned something new.
A Wrinkle in Time is not just a Newberry Winner, it is a tale that grows with you, and you can enjoy it at any age, any time.
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