Thank you to teacher and author Colby Sharp for bringing this book to my attention. I have read and enjoyed Sarah Weeks' books, but this one hadn't popped up on my radar until I listened to a podcast where Colby Sharp recommended it as one of his favorites. I will now be recommending it to readers I know.
Ravi is new to America and to Albert Einstein Elementary School. He is confident that he will impress the teachers with his excellent English and his awesome math skills, and he hopes to make a friend the very first day.
Joe has been diagnosed with APD - Auditory Processing Disorder, and he's hoping that Miss Frost from the resource room has given his new teacher the facts that will help him be successful as fifth grade starts. He doesn't really care about making friends. He just hopes that a kid named Dillon will stop picking on him.
The first day doesn't go smoothly for either Ravi or Joe. Part of the problem is Mrs. Beam who can't pronounce Ravi's name correctly and doesn't seem to notice how sneaky Dillon is when it comes to both Ravi and Joe. Ravi thinks Dillon looks like good friend material, but he will soon learn what Dillon really has in mind. Joe's frustration mounts when he discovers his mother is going to be the new cafeteria monitor which makes him an even bigger target for Dillon and his buddies.
SAVE ME A SEAT is a fast paced tale about two boys experiencing the first week of fifth grade. They will face challenges with teachers, fellow students, and family members who don't really understand what it is like to be different. This one is perfect for reading aloud and stimulating discussion about standing up for oneself and others when faced with difficult situations.
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