A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel

I've been a big reader since I was very young. As a small girl, I would voraciously read more or less anything that was placed in front of me, from cereal boxes to a well-loved dictionary. My grandparents loved introducing me to books that my mom loved as a kid, and one of my favorites was A Wrinkle in Time. I don't think I need to explain the story, but it is one of the best gifts a clever, perhaps slightly strange kid can receive. The book stresses the importance of valuing yourself, both your faults and your strengths. It reminds us that the ways we differ are just as important as the ways we are the same. Perhaps most important for me, it tells us that home is what (and who) we make it. It's just a gorgeous story, and one that other, far more concise folk have summed up. This adaptation, by the wonderful Hope Larson, is simply fantastic. Much of the language is very much the same as in the original L'Engle, so it has very much the same feel. I'm re-reading the original now, and the first few chapters are more or less the same in tone and feel. With regards to the art, I am totally charmed! I love how Larson indicates color and movement. A personal favorite is when Meg mentions Calvin's eyes being blue. The whole book is blue, but when I looked at Calvin in that panel, they looked brighter. It was beautiful. Overall, I feel the art was exceptionally faithful to how I imagined the beautiful and fearsome aspects of the book. Like others, I found IT to be particularly enjoyable. I also want to stress how much I loved Mrs. Who in this version. She never resonated with me the way Whatsit did as a child, but as an adult, I've found Who to be more my speed. After all, communicating with the words of others -- It truly is easier sometimes, is it not? Perhaps I would not love this version as much were I not a lifelong fan of the book. I can certainly understand that, and I do suggest reading the novel itself first if you have not before and are an adult. For children though, this is a lovely introduction to a lovely author.

A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel brings Madeleine L'Engle's timeless tale to life through the vivid illustrations of Hope Larson. This adaptation captures the essence of the original story while introducing readers to Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe as they embark on a cosmic journey to rescue Meg's father, Mr. Murray, who has gone missing during top-secret government work. Transported through a tesseract—a wrinkle in time and space—our heroes arrive on the planet Camazotz, where they face a dark force threatening not just their father, but the safety of the entire universe. Larson's illustrations creatively visualize the fantastical elements of the story, including beloved characters like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast, enhancing the narrative experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. This graphic novel adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time breathes new life into L'Engle's classic, making it an engaging read that appeals to a wide audience. With its combination of rich storytelling and striking artwork, this version is a must-have for those eager to explore the magic of time travel and the power of friendship in a beautifully illustrated format.

This is a really interesting graphic novel version of the the much loved story _A Wrinkle in Time_. For the most part, it follows the story fairly accurately. The graphics are unique and interesting. I admit, I was a tad bit put off with the blue toned shading on the artwork, but it grows on you after a little while. In fact, the artwork alone is a good enough reason to purchase this version of the story, though a full color edition would have been much better. Perhaps we can hope for one in the future. Okay, to the details. :) The graphic novel follows the prose novel pretty well. The author/artist does make some minor changes to the story. I found those changes quite interesting, as they gave me a bit of insight on how the author interprets this story. She makes a few different choices than I do. One choice is how the characters are drawn, Meg is close to how I have always seen her in my minds eye, but Charles Wallace and Calvin are totally different than I ever envisioned. And that was pretty fun, because it was almost like these characters were new again. Still interesting, though not so entertaining, were depictions of things the author and artist saw in the characters I have never seen before. Meg's anger came through in an almost disturbing manner throughout the book, disturbing because I had never seen that particular kind of anger in her character. It seemed like an unreasoned anger, not the despairing anger I expected. It was also resolved just a little too easily. There were similar things emphasized in the other characters too. None of which was wrong, all of which I think represented the way the author/artist saw the characters when she read the original story. No, those depictions were not entertaining, but they sure were interesting. And they made reading the graphic novel a great experience. I read it straight through in one sitting, then came back over the next couple days to savor parts I had particularly enjoyed. I think most people will find IT most amusing in this retelling. Well worth the very reasonable price for this this book, and a must have for any collection. I think most of us will find this version resonates well with our children, even if it does, at times, leave those of us who read the book when it was new, slightly bemused.

My daughter loved the movie and loves to read comic books. She was so happy when she got this.

Pretty good adaptation! I really enjoyed it as a dyslexic who has a hard time with chapter books.

Madeleine L'Engle's classic science fiction tale for children, "A Wrinkle in Time", has made the jump to graphic novel, courtesy of writer and illustrator Hope Larson. "A Wrinkle in Time" has stayed in print since its initial publication in 1962; this quality adaptation will introduce the story to a new generation of fans. As the story opens, we meet Meg Murry, awkward teenager, who can't fit in at school and who pines for a father gone mysteriously missing on a secret government project. Her mother can't or won't offer an explanation. Her only consolations are her uncanny younger brother Charles Wallace, and a brand new friend from school, Calvin O'Keefe, who seems to fit right into the Murry family and who, wonder of wonders, finds Meg attractive. The three children are enter on a unique adventure, a journey across unmarked time and space, to find Meg's missing father. Their journey will be by tesseract; their companions will be the three uniquely different old ladies known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. The children will encounter worlds and beings undreamed of. At the most distant point of their journey, they will find Meg's father, and something else, a dark being with unexpected power. In the end, it will be up to Meg to discover her own strength and find the way home. "A Wrinkle in Time" is very highly recommended in graphic novel to its fans of any age.

Wrap a 5 dimensional cube around yourself and be transported to worlds of wonder, mundane life and everything in between. Couldn’t put it down.

This book is beautiful. It’s one that I will proudly display on my shelf and never giveaway. The blue on black and white pages set the solemn tone for the story and at just the right moments, flood the pages with hope. It is a work of art. I wish I could also commend Larson on her adaption of the story, but since I never finished the original, I don’t have a real comparison. I have a feeling though, based on the details and the way in which this graphic novel progresses, that Larson stuck pretty close to the original story and hit all the important points. At 390+ pages, I don’t see how she could have left out too much. As for the story itself, it’s weird. That’s it. I remember trying to read the story when I was a kid but never finishing it. At the time, I was frustrated by how much I did not like the characters. The world seemed to rave about this story and the memorable characters, but I just couldn’t relate to them. At least that’s what I thought at the time. After reading this graphic novel, I realize this is probably something I should have tried to read again when I was a teenager or just starting college…Odd I know. The challenges of being different don’t seem to really be acknowledged well. It’s not the same thing to be different because you are really smart as opposed to because of your skin color, bank account, religious preferences, etc… Also, the family dynamics are so odd. I get some families aren’t close, while others are tight knit, but this family is divided. Again, I didn’t feel like that was fully developed. Perhaps that’s where reading the original story would have benefited me. For me, this story seems to go a long way around to teach a message of self-appreciation and love, but I did enjoy the sci-fi elements that open our minds to think of other worlds and other people as a reflection of the differences we have right here on earth. I also feel like there may be a religious element to the story that is diminished in the graphic novel, but I can’t be sure. I may simply be projecting my own religious views and concerns onto the vague text. I think if I had embraced the novel at a younger age, this graphic novel would have been so much more impactful for me. Likewise, if I’d had this graphic novel to read as a kid, this would probably be my favorite book to date. Overall, it’s a unique story you won’t soon forget. It sticks with you, whether you loved it, hated it, or just found it a bit weird. I’d definitely recommend it to any sci-fi, fantasy, or comic book fan, and would probably share it with preteen readers.