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Save Me a Seat — Content Guide for Parents

By Sarah Weeks, Gita VaradarajanScholastic Press2018-04-24ISBN 9780545846615256 pages
Save Me a Seat

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A new friend could be sitting right next to you.

Save Me a Seat joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Joe and Ravi might be from very different places, but they're both stuck in the same place: SCHOOL.Joe's lived in the same town all his life, and was doing just fine until his best friends moved away and left him on his own. Ravi's family just moved to America from India, and he's finding it pretty hard to figure out where he fits in.Joe and Ravi don't think they have anything in common -- but soon enough they have a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and a common mission: to take control of their lives over the course of a single crazy week.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Save Me a Seat appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses bullying, with Ravi being bullied for being an immigrant and Joe facing challenges due to his Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). This bullying represents a form of violence in the context of emotional and social struggles faced by the characters. The book does not contain any genuinely frightening content. It addresses the challenges of school life and bullying in a manner suitable for children, without any elements intended to scare.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have violence?

    The book addresses bullying, with Ravi being bullied for being an immigrant and Joe facing challenges due to his Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). This bullying represents a form of violence in the context of emotional and social struggles faced by the characters.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have scary content?

    The book does not contain any genuinely frightening content. It addresses the challenges of school life and bullying in a manner suitable for children, without any elements intended to scare.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have religious themes?

    The book includes a scene where Ravi is tricked into eating chili made with meat, which is against his religious dietary restrictions. This aspect highlights the cultural and religious challenges faced by Ravi as an immigrant child adjusting to life in America.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have racial/cultural content?

    The book explores themes of race and immigration, particularly through Ravi's experiences as an immigrant facing bullying. It highlights the difficulties he encounters due to his background, making race a significant aspect of the narrative.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The content is appropriate for the target age group of middle-grade readers, focusing on relatable school experiences.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have climate change?

    There are no themes related to climate or environmental issues in 'Save Me a Seat'. The narrative centers on personal and social challenges rather than environmental activism.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content in 'Save Me a Seat'. The narrative focuses on the experiences of two fifth-graders dealing with school challenges and does not include any themes related to sexuality.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on the experiences of two boys, Ravi and Joe, without promoting or challenging traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Save Me a Seat have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Save Me a Seat'. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ representation within this specific book.