When You Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead is a thought-provoking young adult novel centered on Miranda, a twelve-year-old girl in New York City. As Miranda receives mysterious notes predicting the future, she navigates friendships, her mom’s appearance on a game show, and her changing relationship with her best friend Sal. The notes lead her to unravel the intricacies of time travel, loyalty, and the interconnectedness of events. Set against the backdrop of the late 1970s, the novel explores themes of identity and destiny while offering an engaging blend of mystery and science fiction, leaving readers captivated by its unexpected twists.
