A Wrinkle in Time Archival Edition: Read by the Author

A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, Book 1

By: Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by: Madeleine L'Engle

In honor of Madeleine L'Engle's 100th birthday, fans are invited to enjoy this archival audiobook, originally recorded in 1993 and newly restored! Listen to the voice of the author as Madeleine L'Engle reads her Newbery Medal-winning novel A Wrinkle in Time.

Meg Murry, her little brother, Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course, and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract", which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?

Bridging science and fantasy, darkness and light, fear and friendship, the story has become a classic of children's literature and is beloved around the world.

A Wrinkle in Time is the first audiobook in The Time Quintet, which consists of A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time.

©1962 Madeleine L'Engle (P)2018 Listening Library

A Stellar Performance

Finding this book on Audible is a dream come true. Such a treasure and pleasure to be able to hear the voice of the author reading her best book. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Great story!

Narration perhaps not the best, but love the story. Read it to our children when they were young and I enjoyed listening to it for myself. I would say it is a story about the strength of love.

Good in every dimension

This is my favorite book of all time read by the author herself. Timeless!

Imagination Triggered

Yes to this very day imagination is a gift. The reading performance is spectacular!

Love this version

Loved the book as a kid. Love listening to the author read it. You can tell the characters are very alive to her.

Beautiful and Well Written

Never knew about this book until it was mentioned in an episode of Ted Lasso.

I was curious to know what would make it famous enough to find its way into Hollywood.

I was surprised by the story and enjoyed the main characters quite a bit. This is definitely a classic worth experiencing.

The fact that it is read by author is a super bonus. She knows exactly the
Intent of every word. Very cool.

One of my favorite books read by the author

This was my first audio book experience and I think I’m hooked. I was excited to find this version read by the author and how certain aspects would be handled such as Mrs Which’s dialogue. Looking forward to A Wind In The Door next.

If you haven’t read/listened to this yet, it’s often marketed as a young adult book but it’s very enjoyable as an adult. I first read it in fifth grade. It has several levels that can be appreciated by all ages.

A remarkable and novel story!

This book captures the imagination in a unique and delightful way! I wish I had been introduced to this book and this author years ago! I hope to make up for lost time as I read acquire and read each of Madeleine L’engle’s published stories!

Love

One of the most beautiful things I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Thank you!

a dream come true

i grew up listening to this at bedtime for years— literally until the cassettes began to give up the ghost. i’ve been on the lookout for this recording my whole adult life and here it is! i’m so happy to drift off to sleep to this once again. ultimate comfort