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A Wind in the Door

Madeleine L'engle
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A Wind in the Door

Madeleine L'engle
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* “Complex concepts of space and time are handled well for young readers, and the author creates a suspenseful, life-and-death drama that is believably of cosmic significance. Complex and rich in mystical religious insights, this is breathtaking entertainment.” —School Library Journal, starred review

Overall rating: 4.090909 / 5 from 22 reviews.

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A Wind in the Door, the second book in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, continues the beloved science fiction and fantasy series. Readers find the book great, though some compare it to its predecessor. The story involves saving Charles Wallace from the Echthroi, with mixed customer opinions on its quality.

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  • book comparison: 19%
  • book quality: 28%

Review topics: ["story","book","wrinkle","read","series","rating","novel","star","sense","sequel"].

Review highlights

  • "Great story but can get a little wishy-washy at times its messages about love." — Arya
  • "I loved the dream-like quality of this story, and how it can make so much and so little sense at the same time." — Elle
  • "This series is full of imaginative and sorta strange novels." — Deanna

Reviews

Tween

"This is a great series for tweens. Read with my daughter."

— Jackie (5/5)

Tween

"This is a great series for tweens. Read with my daughter."

— Jackie (5/5)

Fantastic

"A Wrinkle in Time is a classic, no doubt about it. This book is great too, but if we are rating this book comparing it to others and not a Wrinkle in Time, this is an easy 5 star."

— Ginger (5/5)

Fantastic

"A Wrinkle in Time is a classic, no doubt about it. This book is great too, but if we are rating this book comparing it to others and not a Wrinkle in Time, this is an easy 5 star."

— Ginger (5/5)

Great Sequel

"""It is the nature of love to create. It is the nature of hate to destroy. "" I loved A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine l'Engle, and absolutely couldn't wait to get to the second book in the Time Quintet. And though I rated this one lower than the first one, I was still far from disappointed by this story. Whilst A Wind in the Door followed the same characters, and was just as whimsical as the first book, it felt quite different from it, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved the dream-like quality of this story, and how it can make so much and so little sense at the same time. Which may sounds nonsensical, but might make more sense if you've read this book as well. Or maybe it won't; all I know is that it makes sense to me. Once again, I'd do anything to protect both the Murrys and Calvin. They're all impossible not to get attached to, and I absolutely can't wait to read more about them. I especially hope to find out more about the twins in later books, as something was hinted at about them in this one. Still, I gave this story a lower rating than the first one, and the reason for that is that, at times, it felt a bit confusing. Which I tend to enjoy, but after a while, it got a bit too much. Luckily, by the end of the story, I wasn't that confused anymore. And, to be fair, even at times of confusion, I still wanted to keep on reading. I wanted to understand, which is something that I love feeling when I read. All in all, this was a very good follow-up to A Wrinkle in Time, and if you liked the first book in the Time Quintet, I definitely recommend continuing on with the second one. Not only do we get to meet new characters, but the storyline is completely different, and it's just as enjoyable."

— Elle (4/5)

Great Sequel

"""It is the nature of love to create. It is the nature of hate to destroy. "" I loved A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine l'Engle, and absolutely couldn't wait to get to the second book in the Time Quintet. And though I rated this one lower than the first one, I was still far from disappointed by this story. Whilst A Wind in the Door followed the same characters, and was just as whimsical as the first book, it felt quite different from it, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved the dream-like quality of this story, and how it can make so much and so little sense at the same time. Which may sounds nonsensical, but might make more sense if you've read this book as well. Or maybe it won't; all I know is that it makes sense to me. Once again, I'd do anything to protect both the Murrys and Calvin. They're all impossible not to get attached to, and I absolutely can't wait to read more about them. I especially hope to find out more about the twins in later books, as something was hinted at about them in this one. Still, I gave this story a lower rating than the first one, and the reason for that is that, at times, it felt a bit confusing. Which I tend to enjoy, but after a while, it got a bit too much. Luckily, by the end of the story, I wasn't that confused anymore. And, to be fair, even at times of confusion, I still wanted to keep on reading. I wanted to understand, which is something that I love feeling when I read. All in all, this was a very good follow-up to A Wrinkle in Time, and if you liked the first book in the Time Quintet, I definitely recommend continuing on with the second one. Not only do we get to meet new characters, but the storyline is completely different, and it's just as enjoyable."

— Elle (4/5)

Easily enjoyed

"A Wrinkle in Time was better, but this book is still great as well."

— JjLl (4/5)

Easily enjoyed

"A Wrinkle in Time was better, but this book is still great as well."

— JjLl (4/5)

A good read

"A decent enough read, although not as good as 'A Wrinkle in Time' as it has some sappy areas which seem a bit much at times."

— Suzanne29 (4/5)

A good read

"A decent enough read, although not as good as 'A Wrinkle in Time' as it has some sappy areas which seem a bit much at times."

— Suzanne29 (4/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
  • Published date: Jan 09, 2007
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 256
  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • ISBN: 9780312368548
  • Dimensions: 5.15" W x 0.75" L x 7.6" H

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.

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