What year is it in when you reach me?

What year is it in when you reach me?

July 14, 2009
When You Reach Me/Originally published

How old is Miranda in the book when you reach me?

12 years old
Miranda, who is the protagonist, or main character, in the story; she is 12 years old and lives in New York City. Miranda’s mom, who doesn’t have a name in the story other than Mom; she is loving, kind, and wants to be a lawyer.

Is Marcus the Laughing man?

She finally realizes the laughing man, who is actually Marcus as an old man, sent her the notes. He has come back from the future to save Sal’s life.

What does Tesser mean in when you reach me?

Stead unlocked the secret to L’Engle’s advice: “tessering” — taking shortcuts through time and space — isn’t just a fantastical concept that exists between the pages of A Wrinkle in Time. It’s also a description of what takes place whenever we read and write.

Where does Miranda live in when you reach me?

New York City
Miranda and her mom live in New York City and the year is 1979. Mom has a boyfriend named Richard who is a lawyer and who has one leg that is a little bit shorter than the other – he visits often and helps Mom prepare for her game show appearance.

How does Miranda feel about Richard?

Miranda’s mom calls him “Mr. Perfect because of how he looks and how he knows everything,” but every time her mother says this, “Richard taps his right knee. He does that because his right leg is shorter than his left one” (2.6). Still, we think he’s pretty close to perfect for Miranda and her mom.

Why did Rebecca Stead write when you reach me?

The author hoped to show her children what New York was like in her childhood, and demonstrate how in an earlier time children were more independent. When You Reach Me was inspired by a man suffering from amnesia, and by parts of her childhood and her favorite book, A Wrinkle in Time.

Where did Miranda find the third note in when you reach me?

pocket
The Third Note Miranda’s mom is still in bed, so she grabs some money out of her mom’s pocket. On her walk to school she finds something in her pocket: the third note.

Why was the book when you reach Me written?

The author hoped to show her children what New York was like in her childhood, and demonstrate how in an earlier time children were more independent. When You Reach Me was inspired by a man suffering from amnesia, and by parts of her childhood and her favorite book, A Wrinkle in Time.

Who is the protagonist in when you reach me?

The story follows the adventures of Miranda Sinclair, a 12-year-old female protagonist who tries to solve the mystery of who might be coming to save her best friend’s life. Themes of time travel and coming of age converge as Miranda solves the mystery and grows into a more comfortable and confident version of herself.

Is the book when you reach me on Kindle?

When You Reach Me: (Newbery Medal Winner)and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more Books Children’s Books Growing Up & Facts of Life

Who is Miranda in when you reach me by Rebecca Stead?

Miranda is a sixth grader who lives in New York City. Her life seems pretty normal. She has a best friend named Sal but that all changes one day. Miranda is feeling all muddled and confused, but what she does know is that she lost her best friend and can’t seem to piece together why.

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