When You Reach Me

This would be classified as a young adult book - most of the cast of characters are in the 6th or 7th grade - but I recommend it for all age readers. All of the characters are interesting, and she builds a carefully planned and crafted story for the reader. I make it a habit to avoid reading the plot summaries on front cover flaps. I did not read this one and the plot delightfully unfolded as I read. Therefore, I will not indulge in any commentary on the plot. It's just a great little book, about 230 pages of slightly large and well-spaced type, that was a perfect Sunday read.

The author states that this book was inspired by A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle.