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A Book, Too, Can Be a Star: The Story of Madeleine L'Engle and the Making of A Wrinkle in Time

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$12.91 $18.99 In stock

Category: Picture Books


A warm, inspiring picture book biography of author Madeleine L’Engle and the making of A Wrinkle in Time, a household favorite for over sixty years!

When Madeleine L'Engle was very small, she marvelled at the stars. They guided her throughout her life, making her feel part of a big and exciting world, even when she felt alone. They made her want to ask big questions—Why are we here? What is my place in the universe?—and let her imagination take flight. Books, too, were like stars—asking questions and proposing answers. Books kept Madeleine company, and soon, she began to write and share her own. But would other people see the wonder she found in the world?

Written by Madeleine's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis and bestselling picture book author Jennifer Adams, A Book, Too, Can Be a Star follows the life of one of the world's greatest creators—and gives children encouragement to lead a creative, inquisitive life.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin P. ★★★★★

I read this aloud to my daughter, who already loves *A Wrinkle in Time*, and she kept pointing at the drawings and asking questions. The biography moves at a good pace for a picture book, and it made the story behind the story feel real to both of us. We've already reread it twice this week.

Richard C. ★★★★★

The illustrations capture L'Engle's creative spark beautifully, and the way it weaves her childhood wonder into the story behind A Wrinkle in Time feels so genuine. My kids asked to read it twice in one sitting, which never happens with biographies.

Avery ★★★★★

My daughter was captivated by the author's journey from a lonely child to a literary star, and the vibrant illustrations perfectly captured the wonder of her imagination. This is a beautiful way to introduce young readers to the story behind a classic book.