A review by blogginboutbooks
A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi, Laura Shovan

4.0

I loved this warm, upbeat novel about being yourself, even when that means being different from everyone around you. Not only does it offer an engaging story with sympathetic characters and interesting conflicts, but it also teaches some great lessons about friendship, family, being yourself, standing up for others, forgiving each other, and celebrating our differences. My favorite lesson in the story is that becoming a better, more open-minded person is a process. We can learn from our mistakes and strive to do better each and every day. As a religious person, I also appreciate that A PLACE AT THE TABLE teaches kids that religion isn't necessarily weird or fanatical—for most people, it's just a normal, ordinary part of life. Also, religious practices can vary among different communities, families and individuals. All of these elements combined to create a wonderful, entertaining, and thought-provoking story that I enjoyed very much. I'd give it 4 1/2 stars if I could.