Marshmallow’s Review: This is a great book. (And if you want to know more, you have to read the book!) Marshmallow is reading When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. There is in short a lot going on in Miranda’s life, and though some of it is normal kid stuff, the secret notes make things all quite mysterious. Miranda is also having some problems with her best friend Sal. Her mom is preparing to go on a game show with the hopes of winning a large sum of money. In the middle of this, Miranda is also having school trouble. For example, the note says “Tesser well” and then her mother’s boyfriend gives her a copy of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle signed by Madeleine L’Engle that says “Tesser well”. Then the person starts to send proof of what they’re saying is true. These notes say that she must not share them with anybody and that she must believe the notes. I will not be myself when I reach you.”Īfter this first note, Miranda starts to receive more notes.

Second, please remember to mention the location of your house key. I am coming to save your friend’s life, and my own. But I have been practicing, and my preparations go well. Harder than I expected, even with your help.

Marshmallow’s Summary (with spoilers): Twelve-year old Miranda, a sixth grader in New York City in the late 1970s, has just started to receive notes that tell her that someone is coming to save her friend’s life and their own. Marshmallow’s Quick Take: If you like mystery or science fiction, or if you enjoyed reading other books written by Rebecca Stead, then this might be the book for you. Marshmallow reviews When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.

This week Marshmallow reviews When You Reach Me, a 2009 novel by Rebecca Stead, which won the Newberry Medal in 2010.

When you reach me chapter summary