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Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007) was an American author best known for her works of fiction that combine science, theology, and fantasy. Her most famous book, A Wrinkle in Time, won the Newbery Medal in 1963 and established her as a major figure in children's literature.

Known for: A Wrinkle in Time

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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

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A Wrinkle in Time is a science fantasy novel that follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe as they travel through space and time to rescue Meg's father from an evil cosmic force. Blending elements of physics, philosophy, and faith, the story explores love, courage, and individuality against the backdrop of a battle between light and darkness.

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Meg’s Struggles and the Beginning of Her Journey

Meg Murry’s world opens in a storm—literally and emotionally. She feels herself mismatched with everything around her: her schoolmates see her as odd, her teachers dismiss her potential, and even at home, she feels suspended between admiration for her brilliant parents and jealousy of their certaint...

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The Quest for Mr. Murry and the Cosmic Battle

Guided by the three celestial women, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin tesser through the fabric of space-time and arrive on Uriel, a radiant planet suffused with harmony and light. There, they see the cosmic battle unfold—the light struggling to overcome a vast darkness known as the Black Thing. The...

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About Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007) was an American author best known for her works of fiction that combine science, theology, and fantasy. Her most famous book, A Wrinkle in Time, won the Newbery Medal in 1963 and established her as a major figure in children's literature. L'Engle wrote numerous novels, ...

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Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007) was an American author best known for her works of fiction that combine science, theology, and fantasy. Her most famous book, A Wrinkle in Time, won the Newbery Medal in 1963 and established her as a major figure in children's literature. L'Engle wrote numerous novels, essays, and memoirs exploring faith, creativity, and the human spirit.

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Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007) was an American author best known for her works of fiction that combine science, theology, and fantasy. Her most famous book, A Wrinkle in Time, won the Newbery Medal in 1963 and established her as a major figure in children's literature.

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