Virginia Readers Choice Award
2013 · Middle School · Nominee
About This Book
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 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:
I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I ask two favors. First, you must write me a letter.
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.
This remarkable novel takes place in the real world but holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. When You Reach Me is an original, and a brilliant and profound delight.
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:
I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I ask two favors. First, you must write me a letter.
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.
This remarkable novel takes place in the real world but holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. When You Reach Me is an original, and a brilliant and profound delight.
Awards
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2011 · Children's · Nominee
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2011 · Children's Book · Winner
Nene Award
2011 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2011 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2011 · Young Adult · Nominee
West Virginia Children's Book Award
2011 · Children's · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2010 · Grades 6-9 · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2010 · Audiobook · Recommended
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2010 · Ten to Fourteen · Recommended
Indies Choice Book Award
2010 · Middle Readers · Winner
Land of Enchantment Book Award
2010 · Young Adult · Nominee
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2010 · Young Adult · Commended
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
2010 · Fiction & Poetry · Winner
Newbery Medal
2010 · Children's · Winner
NAPPA Gold Award
2009 · Ages 9 & Up · Winner
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (2008-Up)
2009 · Fiction · Gold Medal Winner
Junior Library Guild
2009 · Selection
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