A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
A young girl named Meg Murry embarks on an extraordinary journey through time and space to rescue her scientist father from an evil force threatening the universe. Accompanied by her younger brother Charles Wallace and friend Calvin, Meg must overcome self-doubt and embrace her unique qualities to save both her father and the cosmos. The story explores themes of good versus evil, the power of love, individual worth, and scientific wonder, while featuring a strong female protagonist who learns to accept herself and her perceived flaws as strengths.
Quick Theme Summary
Tap a theme to see details
Theme Presence Analysis
Theme indicators show observable presence levels only. They do not represent endorsement, recommendations, or value judgments. Hover over themes with notes for additional context.
Quick Theme Summary
Click a theme to see details
Frequency Guide
Help Us Improve
Notice something outdated or missing? Let us know so we can keep our analysis accurate.
About This Analysis
This information is provided for transparency purposes only. Final reading decisions rest with parents and caregivers.