Newbery Medal Winner
When You Reach Me
by Rebecca Stead
Summary
Rebecca Stead follows Miranda, a sixth grader in 1970s New York City, who begins receiving mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. As Miranda tries to understand the messages and protect a friend, the story unfolds into a puzzle about time, friendship, and fate. The novel pays homage to Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time while delivering its own carefully constructed mystery.
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Historical Context & Significance
When You Reach Me also won the Boston Globe Horn Book Award and openly references A Wrinkle in Time, which Miranda reads throughout the book.