Time Quintet Books in Order
Madeleine L'Engle's classic science-fantasy series following the Murry and O'Keefe families as they tangle with cosmic evil, time travel, and the workings of the universe. It begins with the Newbery Medal-winning A Wrinkle in Time and spans five novels.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1963 · Madeleine L'Engle
A Wrinkle in Time is a science fiction fantasy novel by American writer Madeleine L'Engle, first published in 1962. The story follows Meg and Charles…
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Buy on AmazonA Wind in the Door (Time Quintet #2
1973 · Madeleine L'Engle
A Wind in the Door is a young adult science fantasy novel by Madeleine L'Engle, published in 1973. It is a companion to A Wrinkle in Time and part of…
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Buy on AmazonA Swiftly Tilting Planet (Time Quintet #3)
1978 · Madeleine L'Engle
The Murry and OKeefe families seek the aid of the unicorn Gaudior to prevent nuclear war. In this companion to A Wrinkle In Time and A Wind In The…
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1986 · Madeleine L'Engle
Many Waters is a 1986 science fantasy novel by American author Madeleine L'Engle, part of the author's Time Quintet. Its title is taken from the Song…
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Buy on AmazonAn Acceptable Time (Time Quintet #5 / O'Keefe Family #4)
1989 · Madeleine L'Engle
Polly's visit to her grandparents in Connecticut turns into an unforgettable adventure when she reconnects with old friends and meets strange new…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Time Quintet books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “A Wrinkle in Time”. Start with “A Wrinkle in Time.”
How many books are in the Time Quintet series?
We list 5 books by Madeleine L'Engle , published between 1963–1989.
Where can I buy the Time Quintet books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.