When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead

Format

Hardcover

Published

2009

Category

9-12 year olds, Longer Novels, New Releases

Publisher

Wendy Lamb Books

ISBN

9780385737425

Pages

208

Description: If you loved A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle, you will have a new favorite in this most recent time-traveling Newbery winner of 2010. Set in 1978 New York City, Miranda, a sixth grader, is having her world turned upside down on many levels. Her best friend, Sal, has just been beaten up and no longer wants to walk to school with her or spend time together forcing her to make new friends. Miranda’s house key is stolen and mysterious notes begin to show up asking her not to share the contents of them. She has no idea who is sending the notes, but the person knows things about Miranda that nobody else knows. Before long, her mom receives confirmation that she will be on The 20,000 Pyramid and Miranda helps her prepare by making cards with which to practice. This novel takes you back and forth in time making it important to follow along carefully. Through all of this, Miranda makes new friends, renews old friendships, and learns a little bit more about life. In the end, her “veil” is lifted so that she can see the truth about the mysterious threads that run rampant through this award-winning novel. Be sure to note the chapter titles during your reading, while Miranda tells her story. By the end, most of your questions will be answered and you may even want to read it again! Just a Heads Up: Mature Content