Many people attempt to make science and math interesting for children. Few take on an approach that incorperates fantasy, science fiction, science fact, and adventure. In A Wrinkle in Time Madeline L'Engle successfully does this. However, she does not only draw more interest in those feilds for children, but for anyone that reads this book. Although there are some religious undertones, these books seem to promote more of an academic learning, unlike The Chronicles of Narnia. Both, however, encourage the continual use of imagination, and challenge the normal way of thinking.
There are many elements that make A Wrinkle in Time a fantasy novel as well as a science fiction one. The prescence of dragons, centaurs, and other mythical creatures are used make science interesting and fantastical. Archetypal elements also make this book a classic adventure story. In this sense, Madeline L'Engle has a very unique writing style.
In A Wind in the Door we once again follow the adventure of the Murry family. The story is based around the existance of mitochondria and their importance to our very being. The science behind this story is very interesting, though some of the events thus far are pretty unbelievable. L'Egle once again uses a combination of science and mythical beings that all children are interested in, like dragons, to create a coming of age story for children. Dealing with such issues as mean principles, bullys, and parents, she gives confidence to children, reminding them that they don't have to fit in to be happy and successful. A Wind in the Door has a very similar feel to A Wrinkle in Time, though the story line seems to be a little weaker.