Reviews

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

smusie's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it. But was anyone else mystified by the endorsement re global warming on the back cover??? Did I miss something???

bookishmum's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

samilly's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

cassroberts89's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The kids and I loved this when I read it aloud for homeschool! It was just the right mix of real world friendships and kid problems, and mysterious puzzle.

devonforest's review against another edition

4.0

This was a fairly simple book when it comes to time travel, but it's a children's book so the author couldn't go too crazy. Even though it was simple it did still touch on the complexities of time travel and was an enjoyable book to read. Not sure how I felt about the ending- with Miranda giving Marcus the not. That seems like it would go against the time travel rules about knowing the future or something like that. But hey, it is a kid's book so I won't get too critical.

mckennac00's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

dyuan's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

sinhab's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

emmacmitch's review against another edition

 This book is great it perfectly captures how stupid kids can be but it’s not their fault it’s just bc they’re kids!! And they are trying their best despite their ignorance about the world! And so many adults are there to help you! Loved this as a child and appreciate it for different reasons now that I am an adult. 

sweetpunk's review against another edition

4.0

Thoughtful mystery

I really enjoyed Miranda’s storytelling about the events she had lived. The story was interesting and thoughtful. Good book for older kids.