52 pages 1 hour read

Saadia Faruqi, Laura Shovan

A Place at the Table

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan receives praise for its heartfelt storytelling and authentic representation of cultural diversity. Reviewers highlight its engaging characters and relatable themes of friendship and identity. Criticisms are rare, often noting a few predictable plot points. Overall, it's seen as a valuable and enjoyable read for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Place at the Table?

Readers who enjoy A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan are typically middle-grade students who appreciate themes of friendship, cultural diversity, and identity. Fans of books like Front Desk by Kelly Yang or Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan will find this novel particularly engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-12years

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Jewish Literature
Topics
Food
Themes
Natural World: Food
Relationships: Friendship
Relationships: Family