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    The Children’s Book Review | December 17, 2010

    Book When You Reach MeWhen 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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    41 Comments

    1. Stephanie M on

      I have heard great things about this book and would love to add a copy to my classroom library. Thanks for the giveaway.

      smccar1 at hotmail dot com

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    8. Brian Wiltgen on

      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!

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    12. Renee Alam on

      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!

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    13. Cindy Melcher on

      I’ve only heard great things about this book. WOuld like to consider it for my classroom now that it is in paperback.

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    14. Andrea Nichols on

      Sounds like a great mystery. I always loved books set in an urban setting since it was so different than my rural childhood.

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    15. Renee Richardson on

      This is my first time hearing about this and I am so intrigued. Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂

      mrsjohnson1982 at yahoo dot com

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    21. Cheryl L on

      I know I would enjoy reading this book to my family. I need to found out more about the crazy guy on the corner!

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    23. Christine W on

      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.

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    30. Amanda Furman on

      Receiving mysterious notes makes me think of “I Am The Messenger”, which I loved. I would love to read this and find out more!

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    41. Bianca Schulze on

      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!

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