A Wrinkle in Time
Time Quintet • Book 1
by Madeleine L'Engle
Narrated by Hope Davis, Ava DuVernay, Madeleine L'Engle, Charlotte Jones Voiklis
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Hearing the author's own voice in the cast turns this childhood classic into something that feels almost confessional.
- Great if you want: a timeless coming-of-age story with genuine cosmic stakes
- Listening experience: brisk and dreamlike — 6 hours that feel both nostalgic and strange
- Narration: L'Engle herself narrates alongside Hope Davis and Ava DuVernay — an unmatched lineup
- Skip if: you want hard sci-fi rigor over emotional metaphor
About This Audiobook
Meg Murry feels like a misfit in every way, struggling with self-doubt while worrying about her missing scientist father. When mysterious beings arrive on a stormy night and introduce the concept of tessering through space and time, Meg embarks on an extraordinary journey alongside her precocious younger brother Charles Wallace and classmate Calvin O'Keefe. Their quest to rescue her father takes them across the universe to confront a malevolent force that threatens to consume entire worlds with darkness and conformity.
Hope Davis delivers a nuanced performance that captures both Meg's adolescent vulnerability and growing strength, while Ava DuVernay's contribution adds contemporary resonance to this timeless tale. The inclusion of Madeleine L'Engle's own voice creates an intimate connection between author and audience that enhances the story's deeply personal themes. The audio format particularly suits L'Engle's blend of complex scientific concepts and emotional storytelling, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the cosmic scope and tender family dynamics that have made this Newbery Medal winner a beloved classic for generations.