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by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time is frequently characterized as a children's book, but it contains many adult themes concerning religion and family. A Wrinkle in Time study guide contains a biography of author Madeleine L'Engle, over 100 quiz and test questions, major themes, a list of characters, and a full summary and analysis.

A Wrinkle in Time is the first in a series of four book that follow the adventures of Meg Murry and Calvin O'Keefe. The book begins by relating Meg's personal struggles at school and her inability to fit in with the crowd. This is also a problem for her younger brother Charles Wallace. Everyone thinks he is dumb, though both children are extraordinarily intelligent - indeed, Charles Wallace could easily be considered a genius. Beyond that, Charles Wallace also has the unique gift of being able to read the minds of others.

Charles Wallace befriends a strange group of women living nearby - Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. These three ladies soon take the children on a strange journey, promising to help them find and rescue their father…

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Posted By navreen c #229417 at Feb 08, 2012 5:28 PM

did meg's parents understand her and charles

like did Mr and Mrs Murry understand Charles and meg

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Posted By jacob c #228049 at Feb 01, 2012 2:00 PM

With what weapons is the battle conducted between the thing and the people?

The war that the thing had with the humans. What did they use since there was no bombs or lasers.

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Posted By mrs. whatsit w #226379 at Jan 23, 2012 4:59 PM

what's are megs faults and how can her faults help her on her next mission?

In the book a wrinkle in time....chapter 6....What are megs faults and how can her faults help her on her next mission....

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