When You Reach Me (2010)
2010 Newbery Award Medal Winner
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23-10080
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$19.99
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Winner of the 2010 Newbery Medal
This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart.
By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, like the local grocery store, and they know whom to avoid, like the crazy guy on the corner.
But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a new kid for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies, is stolen. And then Miranda finds a mysterious note scrawled on a tiny slip of paper:
The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows all about her, including things that have not even happened yet. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.
This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart.
By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, like the local grocery store, and they know whom to avoid, like the crazy guy on the corner.
But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a new kid for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies, is stolen. And then Miranda finds a mysterious note scrawled on a tiny slip of paper:
- I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I must ask two favors. First, you must write me a letter.
The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows all about her, including things that have not even happened yet. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.
Specifications
ISBN: 9780385737425
Grade Level: 4-9
Age Range: 9-14
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 208
Publish Year: 2009
Publisher/Imprint: Random House Children’s Books/Wendy Lamb Books
Awards: Newbery Medal Winner, Kid’s Indie Next List in.Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers in., New York Times Notable Book, Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books, Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice, Horn Book Fanfare, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award, Parents’Choice Gold Award, Book Links Lasting Connection, ALA Notable Children’s Book, ALA Best Books for Young Adults Top 10, NCSS/CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies, Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices, NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Language Arts, IRA Children’s Book Award for Older Readers, Hawaii Nene Master List Nominee, Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Master List Nominee
Author: Rebecca Stead
Illustrator: Kate Gartner
Dimensions: 8-1/2 in.H x 5-1/2 in.W
Grade Level: 4-9
Age Range: 9-14
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 208
Publish Year: 2009
Publisher/Imprint: Random House Children’s Books/Wendy Lamb Books
Awards: Newbery Medal Winner, Kid’s Indie Next List in.Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers in., New York Times Notable Book, Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books, Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice, Horn Book Fanfare, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award, Parents’Choice Gold Award, Book Links Lasting Connection, ALA Notable Children’s Book, ALA Best Books for Young Adults Top 10, NCSS/CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies, Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices, NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Language Arts, IRA Children’s Book Award for Older Readers, Hawaii Nene Master List Nominee, Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Master List Nominee
Author: Rebecca Stead
Illustrator: Kate Gartner
Dimensions: 8-1/2 in.H x 5-1/2 in.W