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A Wind In The Door

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1973

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Madeleine L'Engle

A Wind In The Door

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

247

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth And Space • Contemporary

Publication Year

1973

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

790L

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Super Short Summary

A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe as they face supernatural challenges and villains that threaten the universe. To save Charles Wallace, they must pass trials set by Blajeny, encounter a dragon-like creature named Proginoskes, and confront the destructive forces of the Echthroi, villains causing rips in space.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

131,837 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Madeleine L'Engle's A Wind in the Door captivates readers with its imaginative plot and deep philosophical questions, though some find the story less cohesive than its predecessor. The blend of science fiction and fantasy elements is praised, but the complex narrative can be challenging. Overall, it remains a beloved sequel for fans of A Wrinkle in Time.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Wind In The Door?

A reader who enjoyed Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time or C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia would likely be captivated by A Wind in the Door. This book appeals to fans of science fiction and fantasy with a penchant for thought-provoking, imaginative narratives infused with themes of love, courage, and the battle between good and evil.

4.2

131,837 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

247

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Earth And Space • Contemporary

Publication Year

1973

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

790L

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