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What is your name and what is today's date? Mrs. Mallozzi, July 23, 2010

What is the title and who is the author of the book that you are recommending? __When You Reach Me__ by Rebecca Stead, 2009

What is the genre? Is it informational or fiction? If it is fiction, what kind of fiction (adventure, animal fiction, fantasy, graphic novel, historical, humorous, realistic, science fiction, sports fiction, etc.)? Realistic Mystery/Science Fiction!

What did you like best about the book? The setting and characters are completely realistic. Miranda, the main character, seemed like a normal kid. From the beginning, I wanted to know to whom she was talking or writing and how it fit into her life. I was glad that she didn't jump to the right conclusion every time, as happens in so many mystery books.

If it is nonfiction, tell us about the information it contains- the subject matter and what you learned.

If it is fiction, perhaps you can describe a main character or tell us about something that happened in the book. Miranda is in sixth grade, in New York City. She finds mysterious notes, just a few words, but they seem to be written by someone who knows her future. She, on the other hand, doesn't feel all that comfortable even with her present, as her family and her friendships change and she learns to be more aware of the people around her.

So, how or where did you get the book (public library, schol library, bookstore, gift, or...)? The librarian at LaGrange Elementary gave it to our Arthur S. May Library and told me that we would enjoy it. You can check it out now.