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ISBN13: 9780375850868
ISBN10: 0375850864
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This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart.

By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner.

But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.

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"[W]hen all the sidewalk characters from Miranda's Manhattan world converge amid mind-blowing revelations and cunning details, teen readers will circle back to the beginning and say,'Wow ... cool.'" Kirkus (Starred Review)

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"[T]he mental gymnastics required of readers are invigorating; and the characters, children, and adults are honest bits of humanity no matter in what place or time their souls rest." Booklist (Starred Review)

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"This unusual, thought-provoking mystery will appeal to several types of readers." School Library Journal (Starred Review)

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"Readers...are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward." The Wall Street Journal

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"Smart and mesmerizing." The New York Time Book Review

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For fans of The Westing Game and The 39 Clues, a third exciting Winston Breen adventure!
Winston Breen and his friends Mal and Jake accompany Mr. Penrose for a weekend of puzzles and games at the mansion of a famous musician. Over the course of the weekend, some guests’ prizes and belongings inexplicably disappear. As the group continues with the elaborate puzzles—which the reader is invited to solve too—some of the guests try to figure out who is stealing things, and others become suspects. But in the end it’s Winston who stumbles upon several clues, and eventually discovers the real culprit. A fast-paced whodunit, this latest Winston Beren installment will have readers hooked!

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Includes 6 copies of Liar & Spy (HC/9780385737432) and 3 copies of When You Reach Me (DG/9780375850868)
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About the Author

Rebecca Stead is the Newbery Award Winning author of When You Reach Me and First Light. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children.
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SAMills, January 2, 2013 (view all comments by SAMills)
Rebecca Stead is stupendous at creating the gentle and wrenching dynamics of pre-teen relationships. There is so much realness to them, even though the characters do not always have the language to name the significance of this story told in subtle moments. Stead is the strongest teller of the complexity, beauty and hurt held in young people's relationships I have come across. That she catches all of this in a story of mystery and intrigue that keeps you guessing is a bonus. This year I read this book out loud to a dozen 12 year old girls, and it was adored. It is also fantastic for adults wanting to re-emerge themselves in a good story and the world of a young person.
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books4ever, February 12, 2012 (view all comments by books4ever)
This book was incredibly delightful to the very end. Not only is the writing obviously talented and unique, but the entire plot is brimming with creativity. I was hooked as soon as I read the first line, and the suspense never ended! Although this book is about two hundred pages and you could easily finish it in a day, the topic, and the meaningful messages that it relays to you, is unforgettable and has been with me ever since I opened that book up. I highly recommend it to everyone, no matter what genres you enjoy, because this book is absolutely worth it!!
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auntebook, January 25, 2012 (view all comments by auntebook)
I read a lot of YA literature and this book really made an impression on me. Not only does it mention (and pay homage to "A wrinkle in time," but the story continues to intrigue all the way to the end. I later found out that When you reach me is a Newberry award winning book about a young lady named Miranda, who loses her best friend and then starts finding notes with no signature. She tries to figure out the mystery of the messages while avoiding a crazy man on her street. A wonderful book to share.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780375850868
Author:
Stead, Rebecca
Publisher:
Yearling Books
Author:
Berlin, Eric
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Lifestyles - City & Town Life
Subject:
Social Issues - Friendship
Subject:
Children s-General
Subject:
Situations / General
Subject:
Children s Middle Readers-General
Subject:
Interactive Adventures
Edition Description:
Paperback / softback
Publication Date:
20101231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 4 up to 9
Language:
English
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
27.75 x 10.5 x 6 in 6 lb
Age Level:
09-14
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Product details 272 pages Yearling Books - English 9780375850868 Reviews:
"Review" by , "[W]hen all the sidewalk characters from Miranda's Manhattan world converge amid mind-blowing revelations and cunning details, teen readers will circle back to the beginning and say,'Wow ... cool.'"
"Review" by , "[T]he mental gymnastics required of readers are invigorating; and the characters, children, and adults are honest bits of humanity no matter in what place or time their souls rest."
"Review" by , "This unusual, thought-provoking mystery will appeal to several types of readers."
"Review" by , "Readers...are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward."
"Review" by , "Smart and mesmerizing."
"Synopsis" by ,
For fans of The Westing Game and The 39 Clues, a third exciting Winston Breen adventure!
Winston Breen and his friends Mal and Jake accompany Mr. Penrose for a weekend of puzzles and games at the mansion of a famous musician. Over the course of the weekend, some guests’ prizes and belongings inexplicably disappear. As the group continues with the elaborate puzzles—which the reader is invited to solve too—some of the guests try to figure out who is stealing things, and others become suspects. But in the end it’s Winston who stumbles upon several clues, and eventually discovers the real culprit. A fast-paced whodunit, this latest Winston Beren installment will have readers hooked!
"Synopsis" by , Includes 6 copies of Liar & Spy (HC/9780385737432) and 3 copies of When You Reach Me (DG/9780375850868)
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