When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

'Smart and mesmerising.' --New York Times

Winner of the John Newbery Medal 2010

'This puzzle of a novel will stay with the reader long after they have put the book down. Adults too will enjoy this extremely well-crafted and intriguing story.' -- The Evening Standard

`Beautifully and simply told despite the fact that the story they tell is complex and thought-provoking. This is a great book.' --Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids

Miranda's life is starting to unravel. Her best friend, Sal, gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The key that Miranda's mum keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives:
'I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own.
I ask two favours. First, you must write me a letter.'
The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realises 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.

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead – review - Philip Ardagh of The Guardian on a beautifully observed story of family and friends click below to read more...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/feb/05/booksforchildrenandteenagers-philip-ardagh

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http://www.rebeccasteadbooks.com/index2.html