This book is really wonderful and has such a special meaning (you have to read and it is how Charles Wallace saves the others) My son loves it and I have read it to him twice, we also bought the movie, which is very good. Kids will love this book. It could be a bit scary for younger children so beware of that.
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A Wrinkle in Time
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Madeleine L'Engle's classic story still inspires.
updated 07.04.08
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About A Wrinkle in Time
Parents need to know that kids say this book is so exciting that they read it in one sitting. This well-written novel encourages an interest in science and math, and makes a strong case for close sibling relations.
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- Families can talk about individuality, conformity, and personal growth. How is the Murry family different from most people in their community? At the beginning of the book, do you find them strange, and does your opinion change over the course of the story? How does Meg change over the course of her adventure? How do relationships with her siblings and parents change?
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Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title on for age 8 and give ita classic must read
- Lives in KentuckyI rate this title on for age 9 and give it
to each his own, I suppose...
I honestly don't see why there are kids my age saying that they found it incredibly broing, it put them to sleep, whatever. I read this book when I was 9, and I LOVED it. It was very exciting for me and I loved every singly line in this book. But everyone can have their own opinion, I guess.
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It Was The Worst Thing Possible: Boring
I just couldn't get into it at all. I couldn't even get past the first few chapters. And I love to read, and I've read many classics that other people called boring and loved them, but this book just wasn't compelling for me. I don't know, maybe it's something that girls enjoy more than guys.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
THIS BOOK STINKS!!!!!!
Don't listen to everyone else, this book is lame!! I was forced to read this for school and I almost fell asleep. Seriously, save your brain cells; don't read this!
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