L'Engle, Madeleine. A Wrinkle In Time. New York: Crosswicks, 1962.
I have very fond memories of reading this when I was about 7. I even remember where I was when I was reading it. I remember perching in the jungle gym and burying my nose in it. I remember this kid John throwing wood chips at me to try and get me to stop reading. I even remember the teacher confiscating it during recess to 'improve my socialization skills.' What I didn't remember was the plot. Not even a little bit.
The story follows a bright, but awkward, girl named Meg as she struggles to find her father after he disastrously 'tessers' himself to a world which has fallen under the power of Shadow. Meg, her abnormally brilliant younger brother Charles Wallace, and her new love connection Calvin follow the direction of three enigmatic extra-terrestrial entities to save Meg's father.
It is a surprisingly abstract and intelligent story line that is still understandable and appropriate for young readers. The thing I love about it is that it introduces concepts of quantum physics in a way that is approachable and fun. I'm not saying that the book is necessarily accurate in every aspect but it does, do a good job of exploring the implications.
While the end is a touch predictable, it is also satisfying. I thoroughly enjoyed this reread.
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