When You Reach Me Crossword Puzzle
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is a captivating middle-grade novel set in the late 1970s in New York City. The story revolves around twelve-year-old Miranda Sinclair, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she starts receiving mysterious notes predicting the future. These notes guide her to prevent a tragic event and protect the people she cares about.
Miranda lives with her single mother, who is preparing to compete on the television game show “The $20,000 Pyramid.” Miranda’s best friend, Sal, suddenly withdraws from their friendship after being punched by a boy named Marcus. This incident leaves Miranda feeling lonely and confused. As she navigates the complexities of middle school, she befriends new classmates, including Annemarie and Colin, and starts working at a sandwich shop during her lunch breaks.
The novel intertwines Miranda’s everyday experiences with the enigmatic notes she receives. Each note contains specific instructions and predictions that come true, compelling Miranda to solve the mystery of who is sending them and why. The notes suggest that someone close to her is in danger and that she has the power to prevent a calamity.
Throughout the narrative, Miranda reflects on her favorite book, “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle, which serves as a thematic parallel to her own story of time travel and friendship. As Miranda pieces together the clues, she realizes that the notes are connected to Marcus, the boy who punched Sal. Marcus, fascinated by the concept of time travel, ultimately sacrifices himself to save Sal from being hit by a truck, revealing that he is the one who sent the notes from the future.
The novel concludes with Miranda gaining a deeper understanding of friendship, bravery, and the interconnectedness of people’s lives. She reconciles with Sal and finds closure in the mystery that has defined her year. When You Reach Me masterfully blends elements of science fiction, mystery, and coming-of-age, creating a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant story that highlights the power of love and the importance of being there for others.
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