When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
This novel unfolds in 1970s New York, where a young girl begins receiving mysterious notes that predict the future and seem to hint at a connection to her favorite book about time travel. As she navigates her daily life, dealing with the complexities of friendship, family, and growing up, she must also unravel the mystery of the notes. The story masterfully blends elements of science fiction with the poignant coming-of-age narrative, leading to a surprising and deeply satisfying conclusion that ties together the seemingly disparate elements of her life in an unexpected way.
The 14165th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 199
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 420th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 6235th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Great Children's Books (The New York Public Library (NYPL))