Miranda is a pretty ordinary girl growing up in a big city, struggling with friendships, helping her mother prepare to go on a game show, and afraid of the crazy man who hangs out on her corner.
But Miranda is getting notes from someone who seems to know what will happen in the future.
When You Reach Me is categorized as Young Adult, but I would give it to 9 year olds and up, especially girls. It is full of rich detail, realistic relationships and people, and a subtle mystery with a satisfying finish.
There are many respectful references to A Wrinkle in Time throughout When You Reach Me, making me want to read that again. It was read to me when I was Carbon's age, so perhaps we would enjoy it as a read aloud now.
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