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Save Me a Seat
Written by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
Narrated by Josh Hurley and Vikas Adam
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About this audiobook
From award-winning author of Pie Sarah Weeks and debut author Gita Varadarajan comes a story that shows us the beautiful ways our lives end up being much more similar than we ever imagine.
Two boys -- one white, one Indian American -- gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to navigate middle school, family, and friendships.
Two boys -- one white, one Indian American -- gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to navigate middle school, family, and friendships.
Author
Sarah Weeks
Sarah Weeks has written more than fifty books for young readers. Some of her picture books include Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash, Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!, and Glamourpuss. Her bestselling novel, So B. It, is a feature-length film starring Alfre Woodard and Talitha Bateman. Ms. Weeks visits thousands of students in elementary and middle schools across the country every year. She is also an adjunct professor in the prestigious MFA Writing for Children and Young Adults program at the New School. Sarah lives in Nyack, New York, with her husband, Jim Fyfe, and their dog, Mia. You can visit her online at sarahweeks.com.
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Reviews for Save Me a Seat
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The accents bring the story to life!Enjoy it very much.It's a funny and inspiring story.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I think the book overall is phenomenal and dramatic. Rovi is probably the only Indian in the school and all it took was one best friend to put a bandage on his desperate wounds.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is good for school reading time.I love Ravi's and Joe's friendship,and how they difeat the bully.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a fantastic book and I would read it again
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely loved this friendship story. Unique. Enchanting. Victorius. Funny and educational.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is awesome but it wont be so great for ppl who don’t understand Indian English, but you will love it if you do!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I liked the morale of the story becaues it was intresting and I suggest reading this book