Author Rebecca Stead writes of family, friendship and time travel in this year's Newbery Award winning book, When You Reach Me. As readers, we need to be open to what we might have previously considered impossible. When You Reach Me takes place in NYC in 1979; the characters, led by 6th grader Miranda are flawed yet incredibly likable as they struggle to find their place in the world. Put your thinking caps on when you pick up this book - it's thoughtful and engaging.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Newbery Winner - When You Reach Me
Author Rebecca Stead writes of family, friendship and time travel in this year's Newbery Award winning book, When You Reach Me. As readers, we need to be open to what we might have previously considered impossible. When You Reach Me takes place in NYC in 1979; the characters, led by 6th grader Miranda are flawed yet incredibly likable as they struggle to find their place in the world. Put your thinking caps on when you pick up this book - it's thoughtful and engaging.
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