When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead

199 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction mysterious fast-paced
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This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,716 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 49%
emotional 39%
reflective 33%
hopeful 32%
lighthearted 25%
funny 24%
inspiring 16%
sad 15%
challenging 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.11

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