An Acceptable Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, 5)

by Madeleine L'Engle

Part of Time Quintet, book 5

First published 1990

Polly's stay with her grandparents in Connecticut becomes a journey through time. She encounters old friends and mysterious strangers, finding herself transported to a prehistoric confrontation she must help resolve. As Polly navigates this strange new world, she discovers the power of connection and the weight of responsibility across the ages.

Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, time-travel, young-adult

Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

384 pages · Paperback

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