83 pages • 2 hours read
Sarah Weeks , Gita VaradarajanSave Me a Seat
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
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
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
780L