What age is the book when you reach me for?

This was a GREAT STORY! I say ages 9+ because there is a few conversations that could be potentially hard to follow, and there is a death at the end that me seem disturbing.

When you reach me what is it about?

It takes place on the Upper West Side of New York during 1978 and 1979 and follows the protagonist, Miranda Sinclair. She receives a strange note asking her to record future events and write down the location of her spare house key.

Is there a movie for the book when you reach me?

Amber Entertainment wins film rights to ‘When You Reach Me’ Newberry Medal-winning children’s book. Amber Entertainment has won a bidding war for feature rights to Rebecca Stead’s science fiction novel “When You Reach Me.” Book was recently awarded the Newbery Medal for children’s literature.

What kind of book is when you reach me?

Young adult fiction
Science fictionMystery
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What is Miranda’s personality in when you reach me?

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. Richard, who is Mom’s boyfriend; he is a lawyer and treats Miranda and her mom very well.

When you reach me ending explained?

Ending Explained Miranda realizes that the Laughing Man was Marcus, who had come back from the future to save Sal from being hit by a truck. He had been the one writing the notes all along. She finally has a heart-to-heart conversation with Sal, who just wants some space to make new friends.

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.

When You Reach Me ending explained?

How does Miranda realize who the Laughing man is?

It asks her to deliver her letter by hand – and that she knows where to find him. The note adds that the trip is a difficult one, and the writer can carry nothing. Miranda realizes the Laughing Man saved Sal’s life – and that “you” is the Laughing Man.

What is Miranda mom name in when you reach me?

Louisa
Louisa. Louisa is Sal’s mother and lives in the same apartment building as Miranda and her mother.

What’s the consequence of Sal getting punched?

Sal gets punched by a new kid for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda’s mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen.

What is Miranda’s nickname for Julia?

Swiss Miss.
Miranda finds Julia’s description of her features to be just plain obnoxious and pretentious. We later learn that Julia picked up her fancy words from her travels with her parents, which further annoys Miranda, leading her to give Julia the nickname “Swiss Miss.”

Who is the naked man in when you reach me?

Miranda also thinks she sees a flickering image of a naked man standing near the laughing man. She ultimately realizes it was Marcus (as the laughing man) on one of his earlier time travel trips, practicing for his stay in New York.

What was Miranda’s trick for dealing with strangers she was afraid of on the street?

Mom’s Rules for Life in New York City Miranda has her own trick: ask the stranger (“usually a boy”) what time it is. Doing so says to the stranger, “I see you as a friend, and I don’t have a watch. Therefore, I’m probably not worth mugging.” So far, according to Miranda, it’s worked “like gangbusters” (8.3).

What was Robbie B named after Miranda?

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