When You Reach Me

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:none
gptkbp:author gptkb:Rebecca_Stead
gptkbp:awards gptkb:medal
gptkbp:book_format hardcover.
paperback.
audiobook.
e-book.
gptkbp:book_series standalone
gptkbp:character gptkb:Anna
gptkb:Richard
gptkb:Julia
gptkb:Sal
gptkb:The_Laughing_Man
gptkbp:character_development Miranda grows throughout the story.
gptkbp:conflict Miranda's struggles with her friends.
Mysterious notes create tension.
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_references A Wrinkle in Time.
Friendship in adolescence.
The 1970s New York.
The concept of time travel.
gptkbp:genre young adult fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label When You Reach Me
gptkbp:illustrated_by gptkb:none
gptkbp:impact Influenced young adult literature.
gptkbp:influences gptkb:A_Wrinkle_in_Time
gptkbp:inspiration Rebecca Stead's childhood.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-385-73308-5
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_devices Foreshadowing.
Symbolism.
Flashbacks.
Dialogue.
Imagery.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Miranda_Sinclair
gptkbp:motif Friendship dynamics.
The concept of time.
New York City life.
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:page_count 208
gptkbp:plot Exploration of time and fate.
Miranda navigates friendships.
Miranda receives mysterious notes.
Miranda's relationship with her mother.
gptkbp:published gptkb:2009
gptkbp:publisher Wendy Lamb Books
gptkbp:reader_demographic Encourages critical thinking.
children and young adults.
Inspires creativity.
Encourages exploration of themes.
Fosters empathy.
Promotes discussion.
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:symbolism The notes as a connection.
The time travel element.
gptkbp:target_audience middle grade readers
gptkbp:themes gptkb:loss
gptkb:friendship
time travel
gptkbp:writing_style conversational.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rebecca_Stead
gptkb:Farrar,_Straus_and_Giroux_Books_for_Young_Readers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5