Stead, Rebecca. (2009). When you reach me. New York: Wendy Lamb Books, an imprint of Random House.
Summary of the book:
The story begins when the mother is finally selected as a contestant on the $20,000 Pyramid Show. Miranda helps her mom study for the show with the help of Richard. Miranda’s name is derived from the infamous Miranda Rights. Miranda grew up alongside Sal, her best friend, but all that changes when Sal is punched by a stranger. Since her friendship with Sal is at a standstill, she is now left with having to socialize with her other peers. One day, after coming home from school, Miranda notices that her door is unlocked, so she decides to run to Sal’s place; however, he is not very welcoming, so she returns to her place. When her mother arrives, and they discuss the situation, that is when Miranda finds the first note asking her to write a letter, and that is where the plot starts to develop.
Response:
When You Reach Me is a science fiction novel that contains a realistic setting, sprinkled in with a lot of mystery, therefore, enticing the reader to continue reading. The inclusion of time travel, which is hinted through the letters written to Miranda, adds a twist to the plot of the story. The length of the novel is one-hundred and ninety-seven pages, but the font is not your standard size 12, so this makes for the novel to be a quick read. The targeted audience for this book can be ages 8-12, with grade levels ranging from third to seventh grade; however, I do see this book appealing to older readers as well. Textbook connections could be “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle and “Moon Over Manifest” by Claire Vanderpool.
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