"A Wrinkle in Time" is perfect for anyone who loves science fiction or fantasy and wants to embark on a thrilling adventure with relatable characters. The book's unique feature is its representation of time travel and its underlying theme of the power of love. The story beautifully shows how a young girl named Meg, with the help of her younger brother, sets out to find her father who has been missing in space-time. Along the way, they learn about the power of love, acceptance, and self-belief. It's a perfect read for tweens and teenagers who seek to find a story with relatable and inspiring characters.

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• Newbery Medal (1963)
• Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1964)
• Oklahoma Sequoyah Award (1965)
• Margaret A. Edwards Award (1998)

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 Newbery 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.A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal. This title has Common Core connections.

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