One of Rebecca Stead's favorite books gowing up was A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle. She uses this book as an inspiration to develop the storyline in her book: When You Reach Me.
The main Character is a girl named Miranda. Her best friend is a guy named Sal and, Their lives are about to get a little chaotic.
Things start to unravel when Sal gets punched by a new kid for what seems like no reason, he then 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 someone knows everything about her, including things that haven’t 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!
If you believe in "time travel" then you will love this book! Be sure to look at the CLUES on the front cover.
This book is the Newberry Award Winner for 2010.
Both authors won the Newberry Award. How cool is that?
XXXOOO,
Reading Girl
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