Age rating and parents' guide:Save Me a Seat
by Sarah Weeks & Gita Varadarajan
Ages 9–11
Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks & Gita Varadarajan is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Bullying theme.
Fifth-graders Ravi and Joe couldn't seem more different. Ravi recently moved to America from India and expects to be at the top of his class, while Joe has an auditory processing disorder and struggles to blend in. Encourages gentle, guided conversations about challenging feelings and experiences.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Bullying theme
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Indian stories
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
Good to talk about
- Friendship
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