Book Review: A Wrinkle in Time

Meg Murry, a strange girl, has difficulties in school. She is a bright girl, but sometimes she can get a little overboard. She is the oldest of four children. The twins, Sandy and Dennys, are quite normal, but Charles Wallace (the youngest) is also very strange. He always seems to know when Meg is sad, happy, worried, or any emotion. Life is boring, as usual, until one day they find a tramp at their door, and there is where the adventure begins. Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin embark upon a journey with the tramp, Mrs. Whatsit and Co. They must save Meg’s dad and, as they do, they all become better friends.

I think this book is very interesting. It is definitely written for children, but it has some things in it that older people might enjoy, such as lots of adventure and mystery. Like, how can Charles Wallace know what’s going on with Meg? Will they find and rescue their dad? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Series: 1st of 5

 

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

After his parents die, Harry Potter goes to live with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. But after a while, peculiar things start to happen. Then a letter shows up for him! The letter invites him to a school, but not just any school. This letter invites him to Hogwarts, a school for witches and wizards! Nervous and unsure, he buys his books and packs his bags. With his friends Ron and Hermione, he starts on an adventure. What he doesn’t know is that this year and adventure will change his life.

I like how the author makes the characters believable. They’re not doing anything a normal 11-year-old couldn’t do or anything extreme. Also I like how there is friendship. Like Harry tells his friends everything and he confides in them. Even though there is some magic, it isn’t very dark magic. As there is a class against dark magic, the author keeps in mind that the characters must have some defensive magic and spells. You won’t be able to put it down until you finish it! 

Author: J. K. Rowling

Series: 1 of 7