About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-grade reader is navigating the complexities of finding their tribe or needs a story about how individual kindness can create a powerful community. The View from Saturday follows four sixth graders who form an unlikely bond and a championship Academic Bowl team under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Olinski, who is adjusting to life in a wheelchair. Through a series of interconnected stories, it explores themes of loyalty, intellectual curiosity, and the quiet ways children can support the adults in their lives. It is a sophisticated, heartwarming choice for children ages 9 to 13 who enjoy puzzles, wordplay, and seeing the deeper connections between seemingly random events. It beautifully models how empathy and shared values can bridge differences in background and personality.
