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“I do not know everything; still many things I understand.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:A Wrinklein Time Quintet

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A Wrinklein Time Quintet

The series follows the adventures of Meg Murry and her family, who embark on a journey through space and time to save her father, a scientist who has been captured by the evil forces of the IT. The books blend elements of fantasy, science fiction, and philosophy, and are celebrated for their imaginative world-building and thought-provoking narrative. more

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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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