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Wrinkle in Time, Wind in the Door, Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and Library of If: A Journey Through the Dimensions with Madeleine L'Engle

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Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quintet is a series of five science fiction novels that explore the themes of love, family, and the power of imagination. The series follows the adventures of the Murry family, a group of siblings who travel through time and space to fight against the forces of evil. The first book in the series, A Wrinkle in Time, was published in 1962 and won the Newbery Medal for children's literature. The other four books in the series were published between 1963 and 1982.

The Time Quintet is set in a universe where time and space are not constants. The Murry family travels through time and space in a variety of ways, including by using a tesseract, a four-dimensional object that allows them to travel great distances without actually moving.

Madeleine L'Engle: The Wrinkle in Time Quartet (LOA #309): A Wrinkle in Time / A Wind in the Door / A Swiftly Tilting Planet / Many Waters (Library of America Madeleine L'Engle Edition Book 1)

by Madeleine L'Engle

4.8 out of 5

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The Murry family's adventures often take them to other planets and dimensions. In A Wrinkle in Time, they travel to the planet Camazotz, where they are captured by the evil IT. In Wind in the Door, they travel to the planet Eshet, where they meet the Happy Medium and learn about the importance of love. In Swiftly Tilting Planet, they travel to the planet Ixchel, where they must fight against the forces of evil to save the planet. In Many Waters, they travel to the planet Uriel, where they learn about the importance of water and the power of the imagination. In The Library of If, they travel to the planet Serendip, where they learn about the importance of choice and the power of love.

The Time Quintet is a classic of children's literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. The series has been praised for its strong characters, exciting plotlines, and thoughtful exploration of important themes. The Time Quintet is a must-read for any fan of science fiction or fantasy.

Here is a more detailed look at each book in the Time Quintet:

A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in the Time Quintet. It tells the story of Meg Murry, a young girl who travels through time and space to find her missing father. Along the way, she meets three celestial beings who help her on her journey. A Wrinkle in Time is a classic of children's literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.

Wind in the Door

Wind in the Door is the second book in the Time Quintet. It tells the story of Meg Murry's brother, Charles Wallace, who travels through time and space to find his missing father. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including the Happy Medium and the Aunt Beast. Wind in the Door is a heartwarming story about the power of love and family.

Swiftly Tilting Planet

Swiftly Tilting Planet is the third book in the Time Quintet. It tells the story of Meg Murry and Charles Wallace's younger brother, Sandy, who travels through time and space to find his missing father. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including the Echthroi, the Nome King, and the Lady of the Green Kirtle. Swiftly Tilting Planet is an exciting adventure story that explores the themes of good and evil, and the power of choice.

Many Waters

Many Waters is the fourth book in the Time Quintet. It tells the story of Meg Murry's and Charles Wallace's younger sister, Dennys, who travels through time and space to find her missing father. Along the way, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including the water creatures and the merriwigs. Many Waters is a heartwarming story about the power of imagination and the importance of water.

The Library of If

The Library of If is the fifth and final book in the Time Quintet. It tells the story of Meg Murry and Charles Wallace's youngest brother, Calvin, who travels through time and space to find his missing father. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including the unicorn and the phoenix. The Library of If is a thought-provoking story about the importance of choice and the power of love.

Madeleine L'Engle: The Wrinkle in Time Quartet (LOA #309): A Wrinkle in Time / A Wind in the Door / A Swiftly Tilting Planet / Many Waters (Library of America Madeleine L'Engle Edition Book 1)

by Madeleine L'Engle

4.8 out of 5