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A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1) cover
Children · Ages 10–14

A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)

by Madeleine L'Engle

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin travel through space and time to rescue Meg's father from a cosmic evil.

Concern Level

31/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

67/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

There is a very brief, innocent hint of attraction between Meg and Calvin.

Violence / Gore20

Characters face peril from a dark shadow and psychological pressure from a disembodied brain.

Profanity / Language5

The language is clean and appropriate for young readers throughout the story.

Blasphemy0

There is no misuse of God's name or mockery of sacred things.

Substance Use0

No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products are used or mentioned.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Charles Wallace undergoes a frightening mental takeover, but no self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing35

The Black Thing and the rhythmic conformity of Camazotz create a chilling, eerie atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft25

The three 'Mrs.' characters are celestial beings who use supernatural abilities to assist the children.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality15

The story promotes a cosmic battle between good and evil with strong moral absolutes.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The book is deeply rooted in the author's Christian faith and values.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice85

Meg must overcome her deep fears and insecurities to save her family from darkness.

Faith & Hope65

The narrative includes Scripture citations and portrays the fight against evil as a divine calling.

Love & Friendship95

Self-sacrificial love is the central force that ultimately defeats the power of IT.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Meg learns to accept her father's limitations and forgive his inability to solve everything.

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