ivyldc 's review for:

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

3.0

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I read this as an adult. I don't remember if I read it as a child. I give it three stars because the characters are a little flat, even Meg, and because it dragged a little through the middle. That said, the theme that children can do difficult things for themselves, and need to, was powerful. And, that everyone feels like they are awkward and failing sometimes. The text itself asks young readers to stretch by remembering math concepts, thinking about time and space, and learning about all the people/works Mrs. Who quotes. As others have mentioned, the first three chapters are great. I found the last chapter compelling as well.