When I was younger and first discovering the beauty of classical literature, I fell in love with the famous A Wrinkle in Time, written by Madeleine L’Engle in 1960. Her writing artfully connects the fantastical and harshly realistic, as Meg Murry and her little brother Charles Wallace face extraordinary beings and situations to save those dear to them.

Little did I know after reading this masterpiece, that I would find five more beautifully written books accompanying it. The Time Quintet is one of the best book series I have ever read by far.

The Time Quintet Consists of:

1. A Wrinkle in Time
2. A Wind in the Door
3. A Swiftly Tilting Planet
4. Many Waters
5. An Acceptable Time

My favorite out of these books though, is definitely A Wind in The Door. The novel continues to follow Meg and the Murray family, as her parents conduct risky and ingenious experiments. The genius family is distraught as they’re faced with one thing they might not be able to fix: a hereditary disease. In order to secure Charles Wallace’s future, Meg must assemble with creatures beyond imagination to defeat “those who hate”. Throughout this journey to save her brother, Meg must not only deal with real monsters but also find the good in someone who seems to be anything but good.

If you loved A Wrinkle in Time, enjoy fantasy or Sci-Fi, or desire to read a beautiful, empathetic story and add it to your repertoire: I highly recommend A Wind in The Door by Madeleine L’Engle.

A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle is available for checkout from the Mission Viejo Library. It can also be downloaded for free from Libby.