Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Miranda Sinclair
What strange item does Miranda receive that sparks the novel’s mystery?
A mysterious note
In which city does When You Reach Me take place?
New York City
How does Sal change after getting punched?
He stops talking to Miranda
What book does Miranda love to read over and over?
A Wrinkle in Time
Who is Miranda’s best friend at the beginning of the book?
Sal
What does the note tell Miranda to do?
Write everything down and keep it a secret
What decade is the novel set in?
The 1970s
Who does Miranda start hanging out with after Sal distances himself?
Annmarie and Colin
What is the first thing Miranda remembers about Marcus?
That he punched Sal for no reason
What is the nickname given to the mysterious homeless man near Miranda’s apartment?
The Laughing Man
What does the note claim will happen in the future?
A life will need to be saved
What type of school does Miranda attend?
A public middle school
How does Miranda feel about losing Sal as a friend?
Confused and hurt
What does Miranda’s mom dislike about her job?
She feels stuck and wants to do something more exciting
Who punches Sal unexpectedly?
Marcus
Why is the note unsettling to Miranda?
The writer knows details about her life that no one else should know Why is the note unsettling to Miranda?
What location does Miranda’s mom work at?
A law office
What does Sal’s reaction suggest about his personality?
He prefers to deal with things alone rather than talk about them
What does Miranda’s mom say about luck?
That you have to work hard to make your own luck
What game show is Miranda’s mother preparing to compete on?
$20,000 Pyramid
Where does Miranda find the first note?
In her apartment
What store do Miranda and her friends work at after school?
A sandwich shop
What game does Miranda play with Annmarie and Colin at work?
They steal small things from the sandwich shop
What is a big clue that time travel might play a role in the story?
The notes seem to predict the future