![]() ![]() This is just a wonderful read that is truly destined to be a classic. The plot is a well drawn puzzle, but what is so special about this story is the characters are also magnificently drawn. This is where the mystery and time-travel piece come into the story. You will undoubtedly see your young self in Miranda and so will your middle grade readers.ĭuring the story, Miranda also finds mysterious letters written to her by someone who seems to know her future. Stead has made Miranda so authentic, her pre-adolescent struggles ring with truth. Miranda and Sal are best friends and watch out for each other, both being only children of single parents, until the day he gets punched and pulls away from Miranda, much to her disappointment.Īt the same time Sal is gaining independence from Miranda, she is left to deal with the crazy Laughing Man (as her mom calls the homeless guy on her corner) and find alternate friendships. Miranda lives with her mom and is a latch-key kid (do we have any of those anymore?). ![]() Stead has captured that time and place so impeccably. As a child of the seventies myself, the time period this novel is set, I found myself with many wonderful moments of reminiscence and familiarity. ![]() Miranda is our twelve year old narrator who resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. ![]()
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