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A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L'Engle · 1962

Children's · ranked #8 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Children travel across the universe to rescue a father; a strange, brave science-fantasy classic.

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The verdict

Category
Children's
First published
1962 · 1960s
Author
Madeleine L'Engle
Standing
Recommended

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