When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead | Book Spotlight
The Children’s Book Review | December 17, 2010
When You Reach Me
Written by Rebecca Stead
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher’s Synopsis: 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, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner.
But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street 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 a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. 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.
About the Author
Rebecca Stead is the author of First Light. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and their two sons.
Visit: http://www.rebeccasteadbooks.com/
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Stephanie M
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I have heard great things about this book and would love to add a copy to my classroom library. Thanks for the giveaway.
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December 18, 2010Natalia
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Would like to win for my daughter.
December 18, 2010John
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Sounds interesting, thank you for chance.
December 18, 2010Laurisa Reyes
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I love Newberry books. I have a goal to read them all before I die.
December 18, 2010Tommy Batchelor
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Would really like to win this book for my Granddaughters!! Look like a Great Read!!
December 19, 2010zoe hunter lee
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I would love a copy of this book for my personal library and daughter, Ana.
December 23, 2010Linda Kish
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I’d love to add this to our book collection.
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December 25, 2010Brian Wiltgen
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Some of my students just finished reading this book in guided reading groups in my fifth grade classroom. Each day that we met to discuss the book, it was hard to stop the group at the end! I enjoyed hearing their theories about the notes and proofs and their predictions as we read the story.
This book is an excellent story for use in the classroom!
December 26, 2010Maureen Timerman
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Would love to win this for my Grandson. What a great book this would be for him!
December 26, 2010Maureen Timerman
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December 26, 2010Maureen Timerman
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December 26, 2010Renee Alam
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I have seen this book recommended at a few places & it seems like a great story.Who wouldn’t like to read a story set in New York..I think I just might read this with my daughter if she lets me.I also want to say thanks to the authors and children’s book review website for giving such great giveaways!I think books are the greatest gift of all. Thanks!
December 26, 2010Cindy Melcher
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I’ve only heard great things about this book. WOuld like to consider it for my classroom now that it is in paperback.
December 26, 2010Andrea Nichols
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Sounds like a great mystery. I always loved books set in an urban setting since it was so different than my rural childhood.
December 26, 2010Renee Richardson
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This is my first time hearing about this and I am so intrigued. Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
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December 27, 2010Julie
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This is an amazing book! It’s my goal to read as many Newberys as possible.
December 28, 2010Tommy Batchelor
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December 28, 2010LLong
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Sounds like a great book.
January 3, 2011LLong
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Nancy
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Love this book! Would love to have a copy to give to my library!
January 4, 2011Cheryl L
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I know I would enjoy reading this book to my family. I need to found out more about the crazy guy on the corner!
January 4, 2011JAMES P LYNAM
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ANOTHER GREAT BOOK FROM THIS AWESOME AUTHOR.
MY GRAND CHILDREN WILL LOVE IT.
January 4, 2011Christine W
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This sounds like such a great book to have. I would love it for my grandson and then give it to my friend for her fourth grade classroom.
January 4, 2011Christine W
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January 4, 2011Christine W
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January 4, 2011apple blossom
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love to win thanks
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January 5, 2011mary
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Sounds like a great book! Hope I can win it for my library.
January 7, 2011Edna R
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I’d love to win this book to add to my daughter’s library.
January 8, 2011JenP
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I’d love to enter!
January 12, 2011Amanda Furman
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Receiving mysterious notes makes me think of “I Am The Messenger”, which I loved. I would love to read this and find out more!
January 12, 2011Amanda Furman
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I just blogged about the contest!
http://that-book-lady.blogspot.com/2011/01/more-giveaways.html
January 12, 2011Susan Kennedy
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I am sure that my reading intervention students would enjoy reading this book.
January 12, 2011Judy
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I’d love to be able to give this to my grandchildren!
January 12, 2011Kinsy McVay
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Sounds like a great book with great plot. I already want to know what happens!
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January 12, 2011Author, Just Line Around
Kinsy McVay
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Blogged the contest here:
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January 12, 2011Kinsy McVay
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Tweeted it here:
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Johannah b
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Sounds Wonderful….
January 12, 2011Karla
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This is a great read aloud in my 6th grade class. Thanks for the autograph opportunity!
January 12, 2011Sheyla
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This book sounds great for my middle school students.
January 13, 2011Brandi
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I have heard a great deal about this book and would very much enjoy reading it and sharing it with my child.
January 15, 2011Bianca Schulze
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Congratulations, Judy:
“I’d love to be able to give this to my grandchildren!”
You are one very lucky person. Watch out for your winning notification e-mail.
Thank you to everyone that entered!
January 17, 2011