"I read the note over and over. But I have to tell you that I had no idea what any of it meant, until later. And I have to tell you something else, too: I was scared. You scared the hell out of me."
~When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The mystery of who is sending notes to a twelve year old girl from the future made this book impossible to put down.
The mystery of who is sending notes to a twelve year old girl from the future made this book impossible to put down.
Not my genre but it sounds like it's unput-downable enough for me to read it :) Will have to go have a nosey about this book...
ReplyDeleteThat quote totally gave me goosebumps!
ReplyDeleteI want to read this so bad! And what an awesome teaser.
ReplyDeletesounds interesting. i like the cover with its mini homes and random objects.
ReplyDeleteGoofy cover...but sounds very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteoh I like the sound of that plot line, nice teaser too.
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun read and it is a really popular book in my classroom. My students love it! I hope you are enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteSending notes from the future--sounds like it would make a great movie!
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm so happy you're reading this one! It's really one of my absolute favorite books and the author is so sweet! I think you'll really love it. :o)
ReplyDeleteSounds so intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI keep saying I want to read this one, I do like the teaser.
ReplyDeleteI really do like this one...it's got a poetic ring to it :)
ReplyDeleteIs someone warning her of something? Will look out for your review.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about this book. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! This sounds extremely interesting.
ReplyDeleteWell now....you've got MY attention. Great tease!
ReplyDeleteI really want to read this. I was just looking at the Newbery list the other day and thinking that I need to get this one.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this one for ages. I really should MAKE time for it. Thanks for the reminder (and awesome teaser), Juju! :-)
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of this book before. I must admit I’m intrigued :)
ReplyDeleteI want to know what's written in that note!
ReplyDeleteThat book cover rocks the house!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this! I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to find it difficult to put down. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so cute and funny! What a perfect teaser. I haven't seen this book before, but I think I'm going to get it. It sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of this book before, but it has an interesting premise. Exciting, it sounds awesome, I love a book with an element of mystery.
ReplyDeleteCherry: You're right. It's probably not your thing but it is worth a nose :)
ReplyDeleteMissie & GMR: Yay!
Jessica Secret: Thanks :) I think you would really like it.
VV, Georgia Girls, & Catherine Stine: Once you read it you realize the cover is like little clues.
Kaye, Alyssa, Marce, Melissa, Jenny N., Misha, Alexis, Christie, Nina, JessicaBookLover, and Penelope: Thanks gals!
Christina: I loved it! I can see why it was a big hit.
Renee Ann: Yes! It would be! Good call!
Danielle Angel: O it is SO good. An instant fav.
Shannon: O you must! I bet your kids would love it!
Gina Precious: Me too! I'm a sucker for mystery.
Ooh, I really want to read this book!!
ReplyDeleteBermuda: Oooo it would be great for your Kid Konnection.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super interesting! Love a good mystery. I've seen this cover around the blogosphere and never really knew what it was about. You definitely peaked my curiosity!
ReplyDeletethis looks verrry interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis is another one that sits on my to read pile. I wasn't certain because the cover doesn't have a pop but I will read it.
ReplyDeleteJulie: Hooray :)
ReplyDeleteCarrie: :)
Cari: Oh good :)