By Rebecca Stead
Winner of the 2010 Newberry Award, the most prestigious book award in the United States!
In sixth grade Miranda and her best friend Sal are learning how to navigate their neighborhood. They know where it's safe, and they know what areas to avoid. But one day, Sal gets punched by someone for no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. Miranda's life starts to unravel, strange notes start to arrive, and all of a sudden she feels like she is part of a threatening mystery where only she can prevent something tragic from occurring.
For readers of all ages, especially those who like a bit of sci-fi.