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A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle
1 min read·eng. A Wrinkle in Time · 1962
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 30 July 2024·Updated: 15 November 2026
Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book was rejected more than 30 times by various publishers before it was published.
  • The main character, Meg Murry, is based on Madeleine L'Engle herself and her daughter.
  • The book combines elements of science fiction and fantasy, which was unusual for children's literature at the time.
  • The concept of a «tesseract» is used in the book to explain time and space travel.
  • The characters Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin travel through the universe to save Meg's father.
  • The book received the Newbery Medal in 1963, one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature.
  • The book addresses themes of the struggle between good and evil, as well as the importance of love and faith.
A Wrinkle in Time
Date of publication: 30 July 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Author: 
Madeleine L'Engle
Original title: eng. A Wrinkle in Time · 1962
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