A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle

1962

"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle follows the journey of Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe as they embark on a cosmic adventure to rescue Meg's father. Guided by three mysterious beings—Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who—they travel through space and time, utilizing a method called tesseracting. Along the way, they confront the malevolent force known as IT on the dark planet of Camazotz, where conformity and control suppress individuality. Through courage, love, and self-discovery, the children work to free Mr. Murry and restore balance to the universe.