![]() ![]() She uses enough to give a flavor for the time period (latch-key kids and Afterschool Specials), but not so much as to alienate new readers, or to feel contrived. But Stead manages, I think, to strike a good balance with the historical references. Set in 1978-1979, When You Reach Me has a bit of an old-fashioned feel, reminiscent of books that I read in elementary school. Because, simply put, When You Reach Me is a wonderful read, well-written, intriguing, and insightful. But none of those categorization questions matter in the slightest. Although it has a female protagonist, it's quite boy-friendly, too. ![]() It's a mix of realistic fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, and mystery. It's a book that defies further categorization by genre. Review: Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me is a book for middle grade and middle school readers. And yet, I feel compelled to say a few words. Background: It's a bit unnecessary to review the book that won the Newbery Award last week, isn't it? I mean, we all know that it's well-written, right? Most libraries, and many individuals, are going to buy it, no matter what I say about it. ![]()
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