When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Paperback Book

Description: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Mirandas 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. 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. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Mirandas 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 Mirandas mum keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives:I am coming to save your friends 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 shes too late. Author Biography Rebecca Stead grew up in New York City where she lives today with her husband and two sons. Rebecca used to be a lawyer and wrote books for adults before turning to younger fiction. Her second book for children, When You Reach Me, won the Newbery Medal 2010, and her follow-up, Liar and Spy, was the winner of the Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize. She now combines her writing with work as a literary agent Review "Smart and mesmerising" * New York Times *"A gently philosophical take on how the future can affect the present." -- Katy Guest * Independent on Sunday Books of the Year *"Witty, touching and clever." -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *"Beautifully and simply told despite the fact that the story they tell is complex and thought-provoking. This is a great book." -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *"This is one of the most impressive childrens books Ive read in a long time. The writing (is) delicate yet robust, full of insight, compassion and wisdom. Stead manages to describe complex emotions in a fresh and original manner." -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *"One of my favourite US childrens books of recent years" * Daniel Hahn, Independent on Sunday *"A rather special find" -- Lorna Bradbury * Telegraph *"A satisfying read that should remain popular as long as the classic A Wrinkle In Time to which it pays homage." * Carousel * Details ISBN1783449632 Author Rebecca Stead Pages 208 Publisher Andersen Press Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1783449632 ISBN-13 9781783449637 Publication Date 2020-04-02 UK Release Date 2020-04-02 Audience Age 12-17 Format Paperback Imprint Andersen Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-04-02 NZ Release Date 2020-04-02 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127249932;

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