101 Books to Read Before You Die discussion

What are your thoughts on the first part of this children's classic? Did you read it as a child? What do you think of Charles Wallace? Meg? Calvin? What about the vast array of eclectic beings they come into contact with? Ending predictions?

I first read this book while I was in elementary school- I want to say grade 5. I remembered parts of it, but not very much! I recently re-read it accidentally (Thought it was selected in here, but alas, something else won out) I listened to it on audiobook, and it was such a joy to listen to.

I haven't checked to see if it's available on audio from my library, but that's a good idea. I love re-reading with audio, it gives you a whole new POV on the book. I loved this when I first read it, though :)

I never got around to reading this as a child, probably because my tastes ran toward mystery rather than science fiction back then. I enjoyed the book, but don't have the same affection as others who discovered it in childhood.

BTW, does anyone think Charles Wallace is just a tad creepy?

haha Kim! I found him endearing, maybe because he's just a kid...

I find him creepier in the movie than in the book so far (just starting a re-read), but they haven't left on their adventure yet, so we'll see how I feel later.

I'd forgotten about Mrs. Whatsits scarves! So funny!

This was made into a movie? I can't wait to see it. I did not read this as a child, though I don't know why no one ever recommended it to me. Just at the part where they have left the Happy Medium. Enjoying the book so far and I agree with Britany, I find Charles Wallace endearing, though I guess I can see how some might find him creepy.

Ok. So I have read a little further and Charles Wallace definitely seems a little more creepy.

He is, sort of, in a "not normal child" kind of way, but he's good-hearted and you do really root for him.