Children's Books Too Cool for School

A Wrinkle in Time Madeline L'Engle (A "Top 50 Post")

This is like the grandaddy of all children's books. Trying to describe why I like it is like trying to describe the universe.

I don't really have to tell you why this book is so awesome, do I?

Okay. Fine. Look it has a great female lead, science, magic, fantasy, time travel, evil aliens, and three cool witches. That should do it.

This is a series, actually, but I think this is the standout book. As an older reader, I really appreciated A Swiftly Tilting Planet and Many Waters may actually be my favorite book about Meg's family, but as a children's book, nothing touching Wrinkle in Time.