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.
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.
"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."
A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L'Engle's unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time, winner of the Newberry Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg's father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.
Reading guide
Why read A Wrinkle in Time?
First published in 1962, A Wrinkle in Time has remained relevant for over 64 years — a mark of lasting literary value that few books achieve.
It sits at the crossroads of Fantasy, Friendship, and Romance, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Madeleine L'Engle's work and build a focused reading list.
Recommendations
Books like A Wrinkle in Time
Madeleine L'Engle's other works may not be in the current Bookble catalog yet, but the genre shelves below offer strong alternatives.
Within Fantasy, readers who liked A Wrinkle in Time often gravitate toward 1984, Project Hail Mary, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.
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.
Who wrote A Wrinkle in Time?
A Wrinkle in Time is by Madeleine L'Engle.
What genre is A Wrinkle in Time?
A Wrinkle in Time falls within Fantasy, Friendship, and Romance. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was A Wrinkle in Time published?
A Wrinkle in Time was first published in 1962 by Madeleine L'Engle.
Is A Wrinkle in Time available as an audiobook or ebook?
A Wrinkle in Time is listed on Bookble — check the book page for current format availability.
