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“You don't want him for a reason. You want him because he's your father.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:A Wrinkle in Time

Work

A Wrinkle in Time

In this classic science fiction novel, Meg Murry, a young girl with a strong-willed personality, embarks on a journey to find her missing father, a renowned physicist. Accompanied by her younger brother Charles Wallace and Calvin O'Keefe, a mysterious boy, they encounter various beings and traverse different dimensions. The story delves into complex scientific concepts and metaphysical questions, while also emphasizing the importance of love, bravery, and the power of imagination. more

Author

Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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