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A girl in 1979 New York receives mysterious notes that predict the future
2009Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Miranda is a sixth-grader in New York City in 1979. She keeps getting strange notes that tell her to write a letter and to prove she is who she says she is. Her favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time, and the notes seem to hint at time travel.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like smart middle-grade mysteries.
What you will get
It won the 2010 Newbery Medal.
When You Reach Me Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Time travel · Friendship · Mystery
Length
197 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
Miranda, her mother and her friend Sal.
Setting
Upper West Side of Manhattan, 1979.
What makes it different
A puzzle that falls into place at the end.
Feel
Clever, quiet and moving.
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