In the book, When you reach me by Rebecca Stead it reveals a brave and intelligent girl. her name is Miranda, she is the main character of the story. she lives as many do in New York City. She's often scared by the laughing man and the garage boys but she lives in New York this happens regularly. until one of those garage boys punched Sal her best friend. they stopped talking and the start of those mysterious notes were coming.
     When the "Sal" incident had happened, i noticed that Miranda was heart broken. Sal however recovered from his wound and started to play basketball. Miranda was left hanging and they never spoke again.  After this Miranda needed another buddy to walk home with, that's when Annmarie  and her became friends.
     when you reach me, had to do allot with the laughing man. He was the guy who was present during the time of sal's wound. he was a little crazy and homeless guy and was hoping for an answer to sals wound. at the end Miranda is late because now the old man is dead and did not receive his answer. i felt really bad for him because every one had misunderstood him. He just wanted to help their friendship. this is a wonderful story about a great and brave girl. i really liked it.
     All in all, this wonderful and brave girl has a complicated life. she still got through it to have a great time! You should read the book!!