What genre is the book when you reach me?
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Asked by: Holly Huval
Is the book When You Reach Me fiction or nonfiction?
science fiction
When You Reach Me is a Newbery Medal-winning science fiction and mystery novel by Rebecca Stead, published in 2009. It takes place on the Upper West Side of New York during 1978 and 1979 and follows the protagonist, Miranda Sinclair.
What is the setting of When You Reach Me?
New York City
New York City, 1978-1979
First of all, When You Reach Me is a novel about time and time travel. The setting of the novel calls attention to this theme by having its events set in a very specific time and place: New York City in the 1970s.
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.
Who is the Laughing man in when you reach me?
Marcus
Marcus is the novel’s boy genius, and somewhat tragic figure, who has a hard time relating to other people. His pretty stupid attack on Sal starts a series of events that eventually lead to Sal’s injury in the streets that day – and to Marcus’ own death (Chapter 45).
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 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 lunatic in Walk Two Moons?
Mike
‘The lunatic’ is in Sergeant Bickle’s family picture! Phoebe, using a pretend name, calls Sergeant Bickle at his home to learn where she might find this mysterious boy. During the brief conversation, she finds out his name is Mike and he goes to college.
