Title: A Place at the Table by Laura Shovan and Saadia Faruqi
Reader: Shibani, grade 7
Rating: 5 Stars
In A
Place at the Table, two completely different girls meet through a
cooking class at their middle school. They both are the daughters of immigrants
and face problems in their family, like money and mental health, but they
figure out that they can help each other solve them. Together, they realize
they do not have to face everything alone. This fun read features Sara, a
Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a Jew, as they find that their new
friendship can help them get through the challenges they meet.
I
particularly liked how realistic this book was. The dialogue added to the
characters' personalities and allowed many middle-schoolers to relate with the
characters. The story was engaging and funny, but also sad at times. It
explores the themes of family and friendship, and also addresses mental health
and racism. My favorite aspect of Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan's writing is
the attention to detail. People, feelings, and important objects are described
beautifully and in-depth, helping to better portray the message.
In
conclusion, A Place at the Table is a beautiful novel that I
would definitely recommend. I would suggest this tale of friendship to fans of
Realistic Fiction and middle-schoolers.
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