“There're a lot of things you don't understand." Zachary smoldered his gaze at me. "I came looking for you, and then when I found out where you were, suddenly it didn't seem worth it. It wasn't you. It was everything and nothing. Life. Ma's death. Talking to anybody. Not worth it”

American writer and poet of the mid-to-late 20th century, Madeleine L'Engle is best known for her groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy novels for young readers, particularly *A Wrinkle in Time*, which blends cosmic adventure with deep philosophical questions about faith and identity. Her work often explored the intersections of science, spirituality, and human experience, earning her a devoted following among both children and adults.