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A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L'Engle · Time Quintet #1 · 211 pages · Published December 1961
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.99 / 5 across 1.1M ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A adventurous, philosophical Middle Grade children's built around space travel, good vs evil, family. 211 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

Dark Themes
Space Travel
Good vs Evil
Family
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Children's
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Moods
Adventurous
Philosophical
Emotional
Key Tropes
Space Travel
Good vs Evil
Family
Ending
Satisfying
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Is A Wrinkle in Time spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Do I need to read A Wrinkle in Time in order?

A Wrinkle in Time is book 1 in the Time Quintet series. Start here.

Who would enjoy A Wrinkle in Time?

Readers who love adventurous and philosophical stories with space travel and good vs evil. Best suited for Middle Grade readers and up.

What kind of read is A Wrinkle in Time?

A adventurous, philosophical Middle Grade children's built around space travel, good vs evil, family. 211 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes include: dark themes. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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