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Very creativeI remember reading this book as a group in “Walk to Read” years ago when I was in 4th or 5th grade. From my memory, it was quite creative, although I probably thought it was a little “young” for me back then. It wasn’t one of my favorite books, but it wasn’t one of the worst books I remember, either. Honestly, it’s a bit eccentric for my liking, but I’ve always preferred more realistic books. This would be great as one of your child’s first novels. August 8, 2020 Literally defined my childhoodThank you Madeline and Meg for providing the most nourishing sustenance I needed during an awkward adolescence. This novel is perfection for the most devoted of sci-fi fans, but even better, provides the ultimate role model for young girls with the steely, brilliant, bad ass, humble, sincerely kind and magnificently wonderful and relatable Meg. June 13, 2020 A Wrinkle in Time is boring, frustrating, just bad. Terrible character development; lame dialog; slooooow plot development, dull.Maybe this is a better book for kids to approach on their own, I don't know. First this happens, and then that. None of it is explained. The characters ask, "Where are we going?" and "What are we doing?" and the reader wants those questions ANSWERED too, and they never are. My son and I started taking bets about whether any real information would ever be forthcoming after these questions. No. You have to have the patience of a saint to read this drivel, or just be willing to go along for an episodic, didactic badly written mess. How can I explain how crappy this book is? "It is just not something that can be explained in words." Quote from the book, in which everything that happens is just not something that can be explained in words. Unfortunately, just like all the better books, this book is full of words. Too bad they are just so inadequate to their task. April 27, 2020 Creepy and a bit datedWay too scary for an 8 yr old. Parents should be ready to discuss aspects with their tweens: Megs self loathing and jealousy of her mothers beauty. Meg doesn’t know how to deal with negative rumours and gossip about her fathers disappearance. December 22, 2018 Book Heavy-Handed in Religious DoctrineThis is a dark, strange book with themes that are not appropriate for children or enjoyable for many adults. I realize that the series is quite popular for many, but I and others have found the Biblical references to be preachy and some of the details of the story disturbing. This title has: Too much violence Too much sex March 20, 2018 Snooze festMy dautghter and I read this book together and she fell asleep IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOOK!!! Even I got bored of it. I would not recemend reading. Try the movie March 3, 2018 Glad to recommendMy friend told me this was one of her favorite books when she was a child. I wasn't a big reader as a kid, and am playing catch-up. I was surprised this was a kid's book! It has some heady thoughts on God, free choice, and love.I would think the subject matter would be over some kid's heads. Then I read a quote from Madeline L'Engle: "You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children." Touché! It was a page-turner and I finished it in a day. The darkness is scary. My son (10) said he didn't want to see the movie thinking it would be too dark for him (perceptive kid). I plan to read this book with him if he allows it because the characters are so well-written. This title has: Educational value Great messages Great role models February 28, 2018 This title has: Educational value Great messages Great role models January 23, 2018 GrimAs a child, I remember finding this book very grim and depressing. The world within it was so bleak, I just couldn't enjoy it. It was also completely forgettable. A Lot or a Little?The parents' guide to what's in this movie. What Parents Need to KnowParents need to know that A Wrinkle in Time is director Ava DuVernay's adaptation of author Madeleine L'Engle's classic children's fantasy book. The tween-friendly movie follows brilliant 13-year-old Meg Murry (Storm Reid), her genius little brother, and her friend on an epic, perilous journey to find her long-missing father. They're guided on their dangerous voyage across time and space by three supernatural beings: Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling), and Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey). Like the book it's based on, the movie features some intense scenes of peril: Kids nearly plunge to their deaths, are whisked away in a twister, or are stuck for eternity, and there's a scary moment when three people are dragged to an evil overlord. But while the kids are bruised and knocked down, no one dies or is seriously injured, and the frightening moments are temporary. The movie, which is remarkably diverse, promotes positive messages about trusting in your abilities, asking for help, and believing in the power of love. Courage, perseverance, and teamwork are also themes. Community Reviews
August 8, 2020 Not Even Close to the BookOfficial Review: D. So, my daughter (age 8) and I have been reading, "A Wrinkle in Time," the past several weeks. We both LOVED the book. So, after we finished reading it, we were very excited to see the movie. Now, obviously modern remakes take some creative license, and we anticipated that. So first, the positives... 1. There's a scene with a message of not judging others because you don't know what others are going through. This was awesome! 2. Excellent visuals, and great acting. I think the main characters were great and did well with the script they had. That's it. Those are the only positives. Needless to say we were both extremely disappointed. This movie is so far from the book it's not even funny! The biggest disappointments for us... (* spoilers*) 1. Our favorite character, "Aunt Beast," wasn't even in the movie. They reference her name, which makes no sense since Meg (the main character) never meets her in the movie. This was sad for two reasons: A. That's like two full chapters near the end of the book that they skip, and those chapters contain a lot of important information... B. In the book, Aunt Beast had 4 arms, tentacles for hands, multiple heads and faces, and fur. We finally have the technology or CGI to make this awesome character, and they just skip it. My daughter waited all movie for Aunt Beast, and Aunt Beast never showed up. 2. They treated, "The Black Thing," and, "It," as the same thing. In the book they are distinctly separate entities. It'd be like saying Voldemort and Snape are the same thing. 3. The scene with the man with red eyes was silly and lame. In the book it's rather intense, and it's also interesting with telepathy (in the movie it's a short, fast conversation). 4. Mrs. Whatsits transformation on Uriel. My daughter loves unicorns. In the book, Mrs. Whatsit essentially changes into a flying unicorn with rainbow wings. In the movie she's like a giant leaf. After the movie was over, my daughter exclaimed, "Why did they make her a plant?!? It makes no sense, and isn't even as cool!" 5. Mrs. Who's quotes. They added in some updated quotes (Outkast or Tucker). That was actually funny, and I appreciate a bit of modernization. But, the other "wise," quotes aren't from the book and aren't nearly as good as what IS in the book. 6. It. In the book, the It is in a room on a dais and is a telepathic brain. In the movie, It, is a large expansive brain (so big it seems like a weird planet) the kids walk on. It just didn't seem gross or creepy like the book. 7. The climactic scene isn't close to what happens in the book. The movie versions is very lacking and not spectacular in anyway. 8. At the end (in the book) Meg and Calvin kiss. It's a final happy ending that the book hinted towards with romantic interest throughout the entire book. In the movie Calvin says, "Can I call you later?" And Meg says, "Yeah." And they go their separate ways. BORING! 9. They add in large "exciting" scenes that aren't in the book, yet cut important scenes. 10. Last, but not least... I'll preface this with saying everyone has their own religious beliefs. But, the author of A Wrinkle In Time was a Christian. In the movie they scrub all Christian references and mentions of God. There's a lengthy part of the book where Jesus is explicitly mentioned as the primary "Warrior of light," which is an important part of the story. In the movie, they made no reference to Jesus, but they did swap Him and other figures (Leonardo Da Vinci, etc) for Nelson Mandela and Maya Angelou. I wouldn't mind modern inclusions like this if they kept the original important parts as well. The message in the book is about the Divine. It's about Jesus and Light overcoming darkness. And yes, there are overt portions of the book that make this clear. In the movie it's a bunch of humanist ideology about, "Look within yourself." While it is good to be confident and accepting of oneself, it's rather sad to change the authors original message just to be more palatable. My daughter noticed the difference in messaging too... If 8 year olds are aware of this, the movie went too far. Even if they didn't mention Jesus by name, they easily could have referenced God as an entity that most people believe in, in some form or another. When it was over, my daughter ranted a good 15 minutes about how terrible the movie was in comparison to the book. She gave it an official rating of "E-" because, "An F is too good for it!" But there's hope. My daughter vowed to someday make an accurate remake with the best technology! So, fear not... a good movie is coming in 2040. I wouldn't waste my time on this remake. Just read the book. This title has: Great messages Great role models 4 people found this helpful. May 5, 2020 ScaryI’m schooled that this got a PG rating. Numerous parts seemed like they were straight out of horror movie. 1 person found this helpful. What's the Story?A WRINKLE IN TIME is director Ava DuVernay's adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's beloved 1962 Newbery Medal-winning fantasy book. It tells the story of 13-year-old Meg Murry (Storm Reid), a middle schooler who's been floundering since the disappearance of her renowned physicist father, Dr. Alex Murry (Chris Pine), four years earlier. After a public confrontation with a mean-girl bully, Meg is surprised to find that she's made a new friend, Calvin O'Keeffe (Levi Miller). Meg's genius little brother, Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), introduces Meg and Calvin to Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling), and Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), all of whom reveal that Meg and Charles Wallace's dad isn't dead. But to save him, they must travel across time and space to rescue him from an encroaching darkness called "The It." On different planets, the trio of kids follow intergalactic breadcrumbs to search for Dr. Murry, but the darkness threatens each step they take, putting their lives -- and their ability to return to Earth -- in danger. Is It Any Good?This big-hearted adaptation's payoff is more emotional than technical, but, thanks to touching performances, inclusive themes, and inspiring messages, it's easy to appreciate it. Meg is now a biracial middle schooler who's struggling to fit in at her school. Like many teens who feel out of place, she's a lonely misfit who suffers under the wrath of the popular girls, who enjoy tormenting her about her appearance, her interests, and even her father's disappearance. Reid's nuanced performance is lovely, and her vulnerability as Meg underscores the character's development from untrusting cynic to confident warrior. Meanwhile, all three of the actresses playing the Mesdames are obviously having fun in their gorgeous, vibrant costumes and imaginative personas. Kaling's Mrs. Who, who speaks in famous quotes, no longer pulls just from Western classics but also from OutKast, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rumi, and Buddha. Winfrey might as well be Mrs. Which, a wise and supernaturally beloved being who dispenses inspirational one-liners. And Witherspoon's Mrs. Whatsit adds levity to the mix as the flirty, jokey member of the trio. Pine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (who plays Meg and Charles Wallace's mother) are also quite good. That said, the movie does -- like Meg's experience with time-and-space travel -- have some distinctly bumpy patches. The pacing is uneven: The setup feels rushed, and, unlike Calvin and Meg's relationship in the books, their connection in the movie feels a bit like an "insta-crush" (although it's still sweet). And then there's the script, which includes some clunky exchanges (a couple between Calvin and Meg, as well as between Meg and her principal, plus several courtesy of Charles Wallace, who can be off-putting). Charles Wallace's giftedness turns into major creepiness in a possessed-child sequence that might be too scary for younger kids (and too campy and uncomfortable for adults). But all of these missteps don't take away from the fact Meg's coming-of-age story is a universal, relatable hero's journey that's likely to resonate with fans of kid heroes who discover they have the power to do the extraordinary. Talk to Your Kids About ...
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Is A Wrinkle in Time suitable for kids?What Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that A Wrinkle in Time is one of the great works of literature for kids. Besides being an exciting story, its messages of individuality, nonconformity, friendship and courage have inspired generations of readers.
What grade level is A Wrinkle in Time?This book's Lexile measure is 740L and is frequently taught in the 6th to 8th grade.
Is A Wrinkle in Time PG 13?A Wrinkle in Time is rated PG by the MPAA for thematic elements and some peril. Violence: Infrequent portrayals of verbal bullying and exclusion of a child at school.
Is A Wrinkle in Time book for adults?Though most famous for A Wrinkle in Time, L'Engle wrote more than 60 books of various genres—including science fiction, historical fiction, memoirs, and plays. Read on to get a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic author. First of all, A Wrinkle in Time is for adults too.
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