Right Back at You

By: Carolyn Mackler

Narrated by: Christopher Gebauer, Merissa Czyz

Mason lives in 2023. His parents have just split up, and there's a guy at school who won't get off his case. As part of an assignment, he writes a letter to Albert Einstein and it ends up getting a little too personal. He throws the letter into his closet …

… and the next day he gets a letter back from a girl named Talia, who lives in 1987. She has problems of her own, including classmates who make jokes because she's Jewish. She thought her friends would have her back. But it ends up the only person she really has to talk to is … a random boy from the future?

In the tradition of such beloved novels as When You Reach Me and Save Me a Seat, Carolyn Mackler has written a funny, all-too-relatable story about finding the friend you need … even if that friend happens to live in another year.

©2025 Carolyn Mackler (P)2025 Recorded Books

Review

The book was amazing! So good and entertaining to listen to and follow alongside. Just an amazing story.

Excellent book for classroom reads

I enjoyed the two voices and how they brought the characters to life. The vivid detail in the book creates a movie in your mind.

Very good make sure your ready for a very sad good bye I cryed.

Very good book I would recommend to any age and this was a very knowledgeable book.

Charming middle school challenges

Great story reflecting the challenges of becoming a teen. Good discussions and resolutions. I would recommend this book for any middle schoolers

Amazing!

Huge fan of this story. It was heartwarming and unique! I highly recommend this wholesome and uplifting read.