2012
WISE Score
Amazon
All the cosmic weirdness and 'tessering' of the original classic, but with pictures so your kid doesn't have to struggle through 1960s prose.
4.6
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This isn't a lazy cash-in. Hope Larson actually did the work to make L'Engle's weird, wonderful world feel modern and visceral.
If your kid is 'bored' by the 1962 original, this is the version that will actually get them to care about Meg Murry's journey. It’s safe, smart, and looks cool without trying too hard. It’s a top-tier choice for a kid who wants a 'real' story but prefers the graphic format.
Ideal for the 9-12 crowd. It’s sophisticated enough for middle schoolers but the visual format makes it accessible for a bright 4th grader who isn't ready for a 200-page block of text.
It centers on a realistic, emotionally complex family dynamic and the power of love. The pacing is steady, and it avoids the chaotic 'brain rot' energy of modern visual media.
The visual interpretation of 'tessering' and the abstract depiction of the 'Black Thing' and the 2D world are creatively ambitious and spark genuine curiosity about physics and the cosmos.
Extremely safe. There is no profanity, graphic violence, or sexual content. The tension is psychological and thematic, appropriate for the target age group.
It tackles heavy-duty themes like non-conformity, the battle between good and evil, and self-acceptance. It's an excellent entry point for reluctant readers to engage with classic literature.
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