83 pages 2 hours read

Sarah Weeks , Gita Varadarajan

Save Me a Seat

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan follows Joe and Ravi, two fifth-grade boys starting at Albert Einstein Elementary School, navigating challenges and misunderstandings. Joe fears bullying and embarrassment at school while Ravi, newly arrived from India, struggles with unfulfilled expectations and misjudged friendships; their perspectives alternate through five school days. Bullying and ableism are central themes in this narrative.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan offers a heartfelt exploration of friendship and cultural adjustment. Positive remarks highlight its endearing characters and relatable middle school setting. However, some critics find the plot predictable and character development uneven. Overall, it is a charming, if not groundbreaking, story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Save Me a Seat ?

Readers who would enjoy Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan are typically middle school students who appreciate stories about friendship, diversity, and overcoming challenges. Comparable to books like Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea, it offers a heartwarming and relatable narrative.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

780L

Book Details

Genre

Children's Literature

Realistic Fiction

Topics

Bullying