A Wrinkle in Time

Marc Notes: Originally published: New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2012.; Bonus materials include Madleine L'Engle's last interview, her Newbury Award acceptance speech for A wrinkle in time, an interview with Hope Larson, and discussion questions.; A graphic novel adaptation of the classic tale in which Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.;010-014.; AR: 2.7 / LEXILE: 740L. Review Quotes: EISNER AWARD WINNER"Know somebody who hasn't met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson's colorful panels bring Madeline L'Engle's brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way. This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order." --James Patterson* "This adaptation is fabulous for presenting a fresh vision to those familiar with the original, but it's so true to the story's soul that even those who've never read it will come away with a genuine understanding of L'Engle's ideas and heart." --"Booklist," starred review"The memorable story of Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe's adventure across space and time is conveyed with all the intellectual and emotional impact of the original novel." --"BCCB""""Larson has remained true to the story, preserving the original chapter format and retaining L'Engle's voice. Black-and-white artwork is accented with blue, echoing the original cover color." --"School Library Journal"Review Quotes:"Know somebody who hasn't met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson's colorful panels bring Madeline L'Engle's brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way. This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order." --James Patterson"This adaptation is fabulous for presenting a fresh vision to those familiar with the original, but it's so true to the story's soul that even those who've never read it will come away with a genuine understanding of L'Engle's ideas and heart." - "Booklist," starred review"The memorable story of Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe's adventure across space and time is conveyed with all the intellectual and emotional impact of the original novel." -- "BCCB""""Larson has remained true to the story, preserving the original chapter format and retaining L'Engle's voice. Black-and-white artwork is accented with blue, echoing the original cover color." - "School Library Journal"Review Quotes: "This adaptation is fabulous for presenting a fresh vision to those familiar with the original, but it's so true to the story's soul that even those who've never read it will come away with a genuine understanding of L'Engle's ideas and heart." - "Booklist," starred reviewReview Quotes: "Larson has remained true to the story, preserving the original chapter format and retaining L'Engle's voice. Black-and-white artwork is accented with blue, echoing the original cover color." - "School Library Journal"Brief Description: Bonus materials include Madleine L'Engle's last interview, her Newbury Award acceptance speech for "A wrinkle in time," an interview with Hope Larson, and discussion questions. Brief Description: A graphic novel adaptation of the classic tale in which Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. Biographical Note: Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the author of many acclaimed books for children. Hope Larson is the author of "Salamander Dream," " Gray Horses," " Chiggers," and "Mercury." She won a 2007 Eisner Award. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Publisher Marketing: The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O'Keefe, and the three Mrs-Who, Whatsit, and Which-the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award-winning classic "A Wrinkle in Time." But in 50 years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. Now, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favorite characters, like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for delighting old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 09/03/2012 pg. 71 (EAN 9780374386153, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012 (EAN 9780374386153, Hardcover)

Booklist 10/15/2012 pg. 38 (EAN 9780374386153, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2012 (EAN 9780374386153, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 128 (EAN 9780374386153, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 (EAN 9780374386153, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Larson, Hope Hope Larson is the author of "Salamander Dream", " Gray Horses", " Chiggers", and "Mercury". She won a 2007 Eisner Award. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Contributor Bio:  L'Engle, Madeleine Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the Newbery Medal-winning author of more than 60 books, including the much-loved "A Wrinkle in Time". Born in 1918, L'Engle grew up in New York City, Switzerland, South Carolina and Massachusetts. Her father was a reporter and her mother had studied to be a pianist, and their house was always full of musicians and theater people. L'Engle graduated cum laude from Smith College, then returned to New York to work in the theater. While touring with a play, she wrote her first book, "The Small Rain", originally published in 1945. She met her future husband, Hugh Franklin, when they both appeared in "The Cherry Orchard". Upon becoming Mrs. Franklin, L'Engle gave up the stage in favor of the typewriter. In the years her three children were growing up, she wrote four more novels. Hugh Franklin temporarily retired from the theater, and the family moved to western Connecticut and for ten years ran a general store. Her book "Meet the Austins", an American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 1960, was based on this experience. Her science fantasy classic "A Wrinkle in Time" was awarded the 1963 Newbery Medal. Two companion novels, "A Wind in the Door" and "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" (a Newbery Honor book), complete what has come to be known as The Time Trilogy, a series that continues to grow in popularity with a new generation of readers. Her 1980 book "A Ring of Endless Light" won the Newbery Honor. L'Engle passed away in 2007 in Litchfield, Connecticut.