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Lisa Fary's earliest influences are Princess Leia, Rainbow Bright, Astronaut Barbie, and her 6th grade teacher, Ms. Palmer. She's angry that it's 2011 and she still doesn't have a hovercraft, but will accept a jetpack as consolation. That jetpack had better be pink with a rhinestone monogram. 22 Comments
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A Wrinkle in Time wasn’t my first jaunt into science fiction, nor was Meg Murry my first strong female character. Still, something about this book grabbed me, and I’m not sure it ever let go. For me, it was about individualism. Here was a girl who was nerdy and maybe a bit of a trouble-maker, and it was ok. Her refusal to compromise herself, and the power of her ideas and her love for her family over any outside force or expectation, was very powerful for me. I feel like Meg taught me to stand up for the things I care about most, and I am grateful to her for that.
A Wrinkle in Time is amazing. It was definitely a gateway sci fi drug for me, as I’d never read anything so large arching. [Funny because I usually have a hard time reading most sci fi (I still hate fans of William Gibson who insisted I would love him)].
I loved Meg because she was awkward and rebellious and fiercely loyal to her younger brother (Charles Wallace) who might be considered autistic now (or Asperger’s) but he’s a super genius. I love that Calvin is popular but doesn’t feel like he deserves the accolades as he wants to fit in with Meg and Charles Wallace. (I also love that they kiss, cause they are teens, and it’s pure and sweet and a little awkward, per my recollection).
I also love that you can find it’s influences now. For example, the huge brain bug in Starship Troopers reminded me of IT; and Joss Whedon totally referenced it at the end of Season 6 when Xander is the only one that can bring Willow back by telling her that he loves her, his persistence like Meg’s to Charles Wallace to free him from IT.
It’s also one of the few books I was able to give to my non-reading little sister and she loved it.
It just reminds me of being an awkward tween and teen and still being able to persevere even with that awkwardness by just being honest (and maybe a little angry at being an outcast but not wanting to compromise who you are as a result).
I’m looking forward to sharing this book from my childhood with my daughter–a young, female heroine who is uniquely herself and proves the power of love of family. What mom would not want to share this message with their little geekling?
Awesome!!!!!:) Very inspiration and Meg is a character I could relate to when I was yoounger.
This book inspired me so much when I was little! It was definitely one of my first sci-fi books, and it inspired a play I wrote for school called “Earthlings on Mars.”
It was epic.
Life changing. Awkward and sweet and grand.
I loved it so much growing up I tore through the whole series. I bought a copy of the whole series for my neice last. You should read it now, you’re never too old for the fun.
Anyone know who won?
Thanks, everyone! We drew a winner last night and will announce later today.
Congratulations to our winner….
TRISH!