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Rebecca Stead’s, “When you reach me”

December 22, 2012 by Mom on the Make 6 Comments

We have a review of “When you reach me” on this site already completed by my eleven year old, Broadway.

Due to Broadway’s extreme excitement about this story, Imagineer, my 9 year old daughter, wanted to read the book as soon as possible.

She just finished it today and I sat down with her for an interview.

Q. Describe this book in a few sentences

A. The book  “When You Reach Me,” is a book about a girl named Miranda, and her friends, Sal,  Annemarie, Colin, and this Wacko Man, or Marcus. Miranda keeps getting these notes— well only 4. At the starting of the notes she didn’t know who the person was that kept writing notes. Later on, she figures out “Time travel is possible.”

Q. Describe the main character                    

A. The main character is Miranda. She lives in New York and is in 6th grade. She is short.

Q.  What is your most favorite scene in the book?

A.  My favorite scene in the book was when her mom almost won  $20,000 on the show $20,000 pyramid. 

Q.  What was the worst scene in the book?

A. The worst scene in the book like always…..when I finished it!

Q. Would you recommend this book to your friends?

A.Yes.  I would recommend this book to my friends because it is mysterious and shocking.

As I said after Broadway finished this book, I have to read this one very soon.  From both of my daughters’ excitement and wonder with this book, I’m very intrigued.

For another review by Imagineer, check out: The Secret of Platform 13.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Ilana Waters says

    December 23, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Did I mention that if Imagineer likes “When You Reach Me,” she should try “Liar and Spy?” It’s a little different, but also by the same author. I enjoyed it enormously! “When You Reach Me” seems to be one of those books that’s universally loved!

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    • Mom on the Make says

      December 23, 2012 at 12:25 pm

      Yes, you did mention Liar and Spy. Its on both Broadway and Imagineer’s lists to read soon. Thanks so much for the recommendation.

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  2. Sis says

    December 27, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Now, my list of books to read has just grown after reading Imagineer’s review here. 🙂

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  3. Renee C. says

    January 14, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Now I’m intrigued too. I’ve added this one to my goodreads want-to-read list. Great review again Imagineer! I’m sold on it now too! Thanks for linking in the Kid Lit Blog Hop. 🙂
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    • Mom on the Make says

      January 14, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Renee. This is definitely a page turner. My husband and I both read this one after the rave reviews from our girls. The girls are now starting “Liar and Spy”, by Rebecca Stead. Looks like another good one.

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  4. Sis says

    February 15, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I just finished this book now too, due to Broadway’s and Imagineer’s rave reviews. It is a page turner with an interesting twist at the end. I like that you can start to piece things together. Fun to read.

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