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"Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government." - HELM
Why was this book challenged?
Why was this book challenged?
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Reasons: Religion
Reasons: Religion
Carnegie Mellon University collected several instances where A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle was challenged in schools and libraries for "blurring lines between good and evil" and for alleged religious controversies.
Published in 1962, A Wrinkle in Time was #90 on the American Library Associations Top 100 Banned Challenged Books of 2000-2009.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions webpage, to see why books are censored and to learn more about the differences between a challenge and a ban.
Ways to read this book at STCC!
Ways to read this book at STCC!
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Additional Resources and Accessibility
Additional Resources and Accessibility
If you prefer to listen to your books, or if the print or eBook versions of this book are checked out at STCC, you have additional checkout options through Massachusetts public libraries. CW/MARS and Boston Public Library eCards will give you access to eBook and Audiobook versions of this book. You can also download the Libby app to listen to audiobooks on your smartphone. These resources are outside of STCC Library, please consult your local public library for any questions regarding these outside resources.
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Residents of Massachusetts can sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard, to access their digital materials such as eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Follow the instructions on the BPL's website:
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