When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Miranda is a sixth grader living in New York City. Her mom is preparing to compete on The $20,000 Pyramid. Her friend gets punched for no reason and then stops talking to Miranda. Miranda receives a mysterious letter. What is going on?

A short, but sweet Young Adult book, this novel is unlike any that I've read because of the characters, the plot, and.....the time travel. :)