The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set (A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time)

Madeleine L'Engle

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The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set (A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Madeleine L'Engle

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you could slip through time and space to battle dark forces threatening the universe? Imagine traveling with the Murray children as they face strange creatures and unravel cosmic mysteries. But can they save their world before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This boxed set includes five classic novels following the Murray children on adventures through time and space, blending science fiction and fantasy elements. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, the series explores complex themes like courage, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. Parents should note that some stories involve fantastical peril and abstract concepts but maintain an age-appropriate tone for young teens.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

244 pages
ISBN
9780312373511
Pages
244
Publisher
Square Fish
Published
October 2, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionFantasyScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicTime TravelAmerican Science FictionChildren's Stories, AmericanSpace and TimeBrothers and SistersMissing PersonsGifted ChildrenFantasy FictionMurry FamilySiblingsExtraterrestrial BeingsFriendshipFrères Et SœursRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunessePersonnes DisparuesExtraterrestresEnfants SurdouésVoyages Dans Le TempsAmitiéClassics