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When You Reach Me


Playaway Children

No. of pages 208

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Great for age 8-18 years
Miranda's life is starting to unravel. Her best friend, Sal, gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The key that Miranda's mum keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives: 'I am coming to save your friend's life, and my own. I ask two favours. First, you must write me a letter.' The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realises that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Rebecca Stead grew up in New York City. Rebecca was a lawyer and wrote books for adults. This is her second book for children.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Indies Choice Book Award
This book was recognised in the Middle Readers category by the Indies Choice Book Award.

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

Newbery Award
This book was recognised by the Newbery Award. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Nappa Gold Award
This book was recognised in the Ages 9+ category by the Nappa Gold Award.

Horn Book Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction & Poetry category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.

Waterstones Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Waterstones Children's Book Award.

Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

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