A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

The Locale:   Megan & Dawn’s

The Author's Website

The Book: Meg Murry, was just a nobody and fought when there was an insult about her family. Meg's father had been experimenting with time-travel when he suddenly disappeared. Meg, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. She claims to have been blown off course, and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract," which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. But little did Meg know that 1 trip to Mrs.Whatsit’s house would change her life forever. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?

The Fun (Megan’s Report): The first activity was eating! We had a variety of drinks, Comazotz Food (jalapeno and cilantro hummus), Rhythmic Balls (black olives), Meg’s Favorite Sandwich (Tomato), Mom’s Favorite Sandwich (Tuna Fish), CW’s Favorite Sandwich (Liverwurst), Wrinkly Cheese Puffs, Hot Dog in a Wormhole (Pigs in a blanket), and IT Invaded My Cake (Chocolate marble crème cake).

Then we went into the living room for discussion about the book. We asked them a few questions. Ex: Did you like the book? If you could tesseract, where would you tesser to? What character is most like you? What is your favorite character and part of the story?

We drew what we thought Aunt Beast looks like. I thought she looked like half spider, half man in a swim suit. Olivia’s mom took pictures of the drawings.

I finally asked what everyone’s favorite part of lunch was. They all agreed the chocolate cake. It was a fun meeting.

The Vote: Both Katie & Smith presented books:

Katie presented the following books. We will meet at Katie & Brenda’s home in late August, date TBD:

• Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reiley Giff. 2 votes
• Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris. 4 votes * WINNER 
• Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson 2 votes

                                       

Smith presented the following books. We will meet at Smith & Elizabeth’s home in September/October, date TBD:

• The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Synder. 1 vote
• The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken. 2 votes
• The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester. 4 votes * WINNER

Who Presents Next: Olivia & Susan @ Katie & Brenda’s meeting in August.

Changes/Updates: Thanks to Perri & TJ, we have a new mom & daughter pair--Katie & Brenda...Not to be confused with Kate & Brenda...huh?? : ) Please be sure to add them to your email list. 

Susan & Olivia passed on their time to invite. A new member. Just couldn’t find the right match this time. They pass to Emma & Diana.

Up Next: The Sorta Sisters by AdrianFogelin @ Kate & Brenda’s home on May 14th.

A very exciting note--Ms. Fogelin has agreed to attend our book club meeting on May 14th!!!! Ms. Fogelin has also started a front porch library in her Tallahassee neighborhood. Moms & Daughters should bring gentle used books to donate to her library. You can read about it on her website.