When You Reach Me

Name: When You Reach Me
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921656064
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Rebecca Stead

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When You Reach Me follows Miranda, a sixth-grader in 1978 New York City, who starts receiving mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. As she navigates friendships, school, and her favourite game show, Miranda must piece together the clues to uncover who is sending these messages and why. This intriguing tale seamlessly blends elements of mystery, time travel, and coming-of-age experiences.
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If you enjoy a mix of mystery, friendship, and a touch of science fiction, this engaging young adult read offers an intriguing storyline where time travel and everyday challenges intersect. With its heartfelt and wonder-filled narrative, it might capture your interest if you appreciate stories that weave together the complexities of adolescence with thought-provoking twists.

When You Reach Me

Miranda and Sal are friends, but when Sal gets punched by a kid for no apparent reason, he shuts Miranda out of his life. Then she finds a mysterious note scrawled on a tiny slip of paper, and other notes left for her in strange places. She realises that whoever is leaving them knows all about her, including things that haven't even happened yet.

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Miranda and Sal are best friends, but when Sal gets punched by a new kid for no apparent reason, he shuts Miranda out of his life.

Then she finds a mysterious note scrawled on a tiny slip of paper: "I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I ask two favours. First, you must write me a letter."

Miranda finds other notes left for her in strange places and she realises that whoever is leaving them knows all about her, including things that haven't even happened yet...

When You Reach Me is a story about friendship and time. It's an intriguing puzzle with pieces that fit together in the most intricate and unexpected ways.

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When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is praised for its engaging blend of time travel and mystery, seamlessly woven into themes of school and family life. Critics note its rich characterisation and multilayered plot, making it an ideal read for educational settings. The book is celebrated for presenting familiar themes in a fresh and captivating manner, demonstrating a storyteller's gift.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921656064

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 240

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