A Wind in the Door

By: Madeleine L'Engle

Narrated by: Jennifer Ehle

Meg Murry can't help but be worried when her six-year-old brother, Charles Wallace, announces there are dragons in the vegetable garden. He's so bright, and so different from other kids, he's getting bullied at school, and he is also strangely, seriously ill.

But Charles Wallace is right about the dragons - actually a friendly entity who has come to help Charles Wallace fight his sickness, and to take Meg and her friend Calvin O'Keefe on a terrifying, wonderful journey into galactic space - where they must battle the force of evil to save Charles Wallace, and themselves.

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A wonderful adventure

Although it might seem like a story for children, the book goes deeper into a fantasy land suited for adults as well. I very much enjoyed the plot and also the narrator.

Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Spirituality Tied In A Bow

If you could sum up A Wind in the Door in three words, what would they be?

Thoughtful, Revealing, Loving

Who was your favorite character and why?

Meg is the heroine of the novel and my favorite character. Meg has the opportunities/frustrations/successes of experiencing new knowledge firsthand while giving the reader a glance into what it might feel like to have the ability to speak across the heavens or synapses (size doesn't matter, you see).

Which scene was your favorite?

I thoroughly enjoy the scene when Meg connects (or "kives") with other individuals without the need for a vision to accompany the action. She perceives the essence of the individual's spirit and learns that love really isn't an emotion. I'm not going to spoil the book, so you'll have to listen to find out Madeline L'Engle's take on "love".

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I usually find myself in tears near the end of the book as all of the newfound skills in communication and understanding heal little brother, Charles Wallace.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended. It's for all ages, especially if you find yourself seeking some spiritual inspiration that is beyond religion.

Not what I expected

Any additional comments?

Wrinkle in Time is one of my top 10 favorite books. After reading and totally devouring A Wrinkle in Time and growing to love the characters, I was disappointed in the sequel. I felt like there was something missing without the Mrs W's. I also felt that the story lacked the vitality and compelling conflict of its predecessor. I am not sure if I will continue the series.

Amazing Astonishing

Great just Great you would love it! It’s just amazing and it deserves a award!


From, Elissa Pugh

Great Read!!

Loved the continuation of the story. And boy are these kids super smart or what lol. Its nice to listen to a book that the main characters are very scientific and a loving family. This is a great read considering the times we are in. Definitely takes you away to a different world, which is what I look most for in a good book. Especially if you can fully imagine the entire book in your head.

One of my favorites

I loved this book! The performance was great and so was the story. The plot is beautiful and compacted. I have listed to this book at least five times and have always loved it.😊

Almost as good as a Wrinkle in time

I love how these books stretch the brain. This one was almost as adventurous and exciting as a Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle does not disappoint!

This book is as good as its predecessor. The science is brought down to an understandable level and made to feel like magic.

L’Engle’s Wrinkle in Time is way better

Until Audible, I didn’t know Wrinkle In Time was a series of books.
I adored Wrinkle growing up. I thought the next in series would give me the same feelings of adventure, but it didn’t.
Performance was well done. Story was meh. When I am able to tune out a book, it’s not great.

A Real Adventure

Reading A Wind in the Door has given me a warm feeling of adventure, family and love.