When You Reach Me appears in 13 book lists

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When You Reach Me appears in 13 book lists on Shepherd.

The best books for young readers set in old-school NYC

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The best kidlit novels where characters (and readers) work to solve puzzling matters

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The best middle grade mystery novels that begin with a document

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The best middle grade books my bookworm daughter got me into

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The best middle grade mystery books with heart that take place in the real (but seemingly fantastical) world

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The best middle grade books that conjure up magical realism

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The best middle grade novels about mysterious strangers

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The best middle grade books where the past intertwines with the present

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The best books to read when you feel powerless as a child living in a world amongst adults

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The best middle grade mysteries for kids who love riddles and puzzles

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The best books for children with mind-blowing plot twists

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The best middle grade books for a 5th-grade book group

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The best historical fiction books for young readers

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