When You Reach Me
When You Reach Me
Rebecca Stead
Miranda isn't 100% happy with the way things have been going lately. The rough boys who hang out down the block have been bugging her more. A crazy homeless guy hangs out on her block and does strange things that make her nervous. Her best friend is treating her like a stranger. And having a new friend over has made her uncomfortably aware that the apartment she shares with her mom is pretty shabby. But now her mom is going to be a contestant on a game show, and with a little hard work and luck maybe things will begin to change. But just when things are starting to look up, strange and troubling notes begin to appear that Miranda can't explain and is more than a little scared to try and understand. Is it possible that life is as mysterious and magical as her favorite book, A Wrinkle in Time?
This beautiful seemingly simple and short book is one that will really sneak up on you. Marketed to older elementary students, it has plenty of nuances and emotions and twists that will make it a terrific read for teens, too. I loved this book and the ways it surprised me...will make for a lovely re-read and booktalk.