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Rebecca Stead is an American author known for her award-winning children's novels, including 'When You Reach Me'.

Known for: The Lost Library

Books by Rebecca Stead

The Lost Library

The Lost Library

bestsellers·10 min read

A heartwarming middle-grade novel about a mysterious library, a curious cat, and the power of stories to connect people. When a small-town library reopens, a group of children uncover secrets about the past and learn how books can change lives.

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Evan and the Library’s Secret

Evan’s story begins in the heart of Martinville, where the new library stands as a quiet monument to both remembrance and renewal. To outsiders, it’s a charming community space filled with the simple hum of everyday life: children reading in corners, townspeople exchanging greetings, the scent of co...

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Al’s Memories and the Weight of the Past

While Evan provides the lens of youthful discovery, Al—our retired firefighter—offers the voice of the past, marked by loss and silence. His memories are the bridge between what Martinville was and what it struggles to become again. Through Al’s recollections, I wanted readers to feel the tension of...

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About Rebecca Stead

Rebecca Stead is an American author known for her award-winning children's novels, including 'When You Reach Me'.

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Rebecca Stead is an American author known for her award-winning children's novels, including 'When You Reach Me'.

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