are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward." - The Wall Street Journal Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for FictionĪ New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem-because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
The notes tell her that she must write a letter-a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," ( The New York Times) and "superb" ( The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. After hearing about the character Meg saving her brother she says, “Well, it’s simple to love someone, but it’s hard to know when you need to say it out loud.” Talk about this quote."Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" - The Washington Post
What might it mean? Discuss and connect it to the pivotal moment on page 188.Īfter finishing the book, return to page 149 and reread the scene where Miranda is telling Belle about A Wrinkle in Time. When that veil isn’t hanging down right in front of a person’s face, a minute is long enough to realize a lot of things.” This figurative reference to a veil is a thread found throughout the story. “And for almost a minute, I understood everything. Why do you think Stead included this scene at the beginning of the novel? On page 4, Richard tells Miranda, “Keys are power.” Talk about all of the references to keys found throughout the story. Dig back through the chapters with category titles and find the connections between the category and the events in the chapter. How do these titles relate to the game? Talk about this relationship. Reread The Winner’s Circle, the chapter beginning on page 39, where the premise of the game, The $20,000 Pyramid, is explained. List each of these characters and the lessons she learned. Miranda’s relationship with nearly every major character in this story teaches her at least one important lesson. What surprised you most? What do you think Stead is saying about relationships? How do they change and evolve? When you finish the story, talk about the evolution of these relationships. As you begin the story, note the relationships between characters.
The characters in this story are connected through many subtle complexities. Here are some examples to get you started:
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