Summary: A girl by the name of Miranda has an ordinary life, until she starts receiving mysterious notes from someone who is asking her do certain things in each note.
Summary of Professional Reviews: This book is rated a 1 on hornbook guide. The reviewer comments on the author’s way on giving many opportunities for readers to go back and catch something they might have missed. Also, the way the author decides to introduce each character in the story by giving precise details. In addition, Kirkus gave this book a starred review commenting on the struggles that Miranda goes through can help readers connect with this story. Also, the twisted ending, gives the readers a second to take the whole story and really comprehend what they have read. This book has received a variety of awards such as John Newbery Medal 2010, and Parents' Choice Award 2009.
Review by Jessica Rodriguez: I found this story to be so adventurous and interesting to read. Page after page I was wondering what the next note would say or ask of Miranda. Also, I loved the descriptive language Stead used throughout the book. I could create a picture in my head of what is happening in the story as well as make predictions on what I thought would happen next.
This book would be useful when teaching…
- Teaching young children to go on a web quest for example, to get clues and follow them until you get your answers.
- Also, some young children may be able to relate the living in a big city and having to navigate through, and learning who to stay away from and where to go.
- Ideal for 3rd/4th grade and up.
Summary of Professional Reviews: This book is rated a 1 on hornbook guide. The reviewer comments on the author’s way on giving many opportunities for readers to go back and catch something they might have missed. Also, the way the author decides to introduce each character in the story by giving precise details. In addition, Kirkus gave this book a starred review commenting on the struggles that Miranda goes through can help readers connect with this story. Also, the twisted ending, gives the readers a second to take the whole story and really comprehend what they have read. This book has received a variety of awards such as John Newbery Medal 2010, and Parents' Choice Award 2009.
Review by Jessica Rodriguez: I found this story to be so adventurous and interesting to read. Page after page I was wondering what the next note would say or ask of Miranda. Also, I loved the descriptive language Stead used throughout the book. I could create a picture in my head of what is happening in the story as well as make predictions on what I thought would happen next.
This book would be useful when teaching…
- Teaching young children to go on a web quest for example, to get clues and follow them until you get your answers.
- Also, some young children may be able to relate the living in a big city and having to navigate through, and learning who to stay away from and where to go.
- Ideal for 3rd/4th grade and up.