5 Questions
Who are the main characters in A Wrinkle in Time?
Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe
What awards did A Wrinkle in Time win?
Newbery Medal, Sequoyah Book Award, Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
What is the main conflict in A Wrinkle in Time?
The characters' endeavor to rescue the Murrys' father and fight back The Black Thing that has intruded into several worlds
When was A Wrinkle in Time first published?
1962
What is the theme of A Wrinkle in Time?
The war between light and darkness, and good and evil, and questions of spirituality and purpose
Study Notes
A Wrinkle in Time Novel
- A young adult science fantasy novel written by American author Madeleine L'Engle
- First published in 1962, winning several awards, including the Newbery Medal, Sequoyah Book Award, and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
Plot and Characters
- Main characters: Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe
- Journey through space and time, from galaxy to galaxy, to rescue Meg and Charles's father and fight against The Black Thing
- The Black Thing has intruded into several worlds, symbolizing darkness and evil
Themes and Symbolism
- Explores the war between light and darkness, good and evil
- Themes of spirituality, purpose, love, divinity, and goodness
- Characters' maturation from childhood to adolescence on their journey
Series and Author's Background
- First book in L'Engle's Time Quintet, following the Murry family and O'Keefe
- L'Engle modeled the Murry family on her own family
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