When You Reach Me

Stead, Rebecca. (2009). When You Reach Me. Illus. Gary Trundle. New York, New York: Wendy Lamb Books.

Brief Annotation: This story is about a young girl named Miranda. Miranda begins to receive annoymous notes and from there the mystery, adventure and drama unfolds: Miranda’s mom is on a popular television show, Miranda’s best friend Sal is no longer speaking to her, and strange reappearances of a laughing man. This is a quality book that will keep young adolescents entertained.

Genre: Mystery

Grade Level: 4-6

Readers who will like this: Readers who enjoy mystery novels, fluent readers that can comprehend novels, readers wanting to read about New York City life
Response/Rating (1-4): 4

One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever had something strange happen to you that you couldn’t explain?