The "Stranger Things" - "A Wrinkle in Time" Connection

This classic Sci-Fi Fantasy novel for middle-grade and older readers, “A Wrinkle in Time,” recently played a big role in the final season of “Stranger Things” on Netflix. Stay tuned to learn more about how the two are connected. Ahead, I’ll talk with the granddaughter of the late Madeleine L’Engle, to discuss why “A Wrinkle in Time” first published in 1962 still speaks to readers today. - Hi, I’m Dan Skinner and welcome to “The Kids’ Bookshelf.” –- Charlotte Jones Voiklis manages her late grandmother Madeleine L'Engle's literary business. She lived with her grandmother during college and graduate school, co-hosting dinner parties, and helping answer readers' letters.

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Book Description (From Amazon Listing)
"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle

As seen on Stranger Things, discover the ground-breaking, bestselling science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted readers for over 60 years!

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY

"A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so often, I know it by heart." ―Meg Cabot

Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract--a wrinkle that transports one across space and time--to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murray is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murray but the safety of the whole universe.

A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in Madeleine L’Engle’s Time Quintet.

Includes an appreciation by Anna Quindlen and a personal interview with Madeleine L’Engle.

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Here is a link to purchase a copy of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle -
https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Q...

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Chapters for "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle & "Stranger Things" Connection

00:00 Introduction to "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle
00:48 The Plot of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle
01:14 How Did "A Wrinkle in Time" Find It's Way into "Stranger Things?"
01:42 The Audience for "A Wrinkle in Time" - Middle Grade and Older?
02:53 Why "A Wrinkle in Time" Still Touches Audiences Today
04:01 Themes in Common Between "Wrinkle in Time" and "Stranger Things"
05:53 Mr. Whatsit vs. Mrs. Whatsit
07:13 Non-Conformity Theme in "Wrinkle in Time" and "Stranger Things"
08:54 How the "Wrinkle in Time" and "Stranger Things" Worlds Work Differently
10:39 Closing Remarks and Two More Books You Might Find Interesting

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Hi!, I'm Dan Skinner. Thanks for watching this interview. "The Kids' Bookshelf" is a channel for adults looking for age-appropriate books for the children in their lives. The series features interviews with authors and illustrators of children's books including picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade books. Viewers will learn about the inspiration for the books, what themes are explored in the books, and see sample illustrations. My goal is to give you enough information to decide if the book would be a good addition to your child's library. The series also provides a sneak peek into the creative process of the authors and illustrators.

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