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Same Sun Here

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Neela Vaswani, Silas House

Same Sun Here

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City And Kentucky • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

890L

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Super Short Summary

In Same Sun Here by Neela Vaswani and Silas House, two twelve-year-olds, Indian immigrant Meena Joshi from New York City and River Dean Justice from Black Banks, Kentucky, become pen pals and form a deep friendship through their letters. They share their lives, struggles, and differences, learning from each other while facing various personal and community challenges and discovering the value of friendship and true self-expression. The book discusses grief, cultural displacement, and environmental activism.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,714 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Same Sun Here by Neela Vaswani and Silas House is lauded for its poignant storytelling and well-drawn characters, capturing cross-cultural friendship through captivating letters. Readers admire its exploration of contemporary issues like environmental activism and immigration. However, some feel the narrative occasionally falters in pacing. Overall, it's an evocative and socially relevant read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Same Sun Here?

Readers who appreciate Same Sun Here by Neela Vaswani and Silas House likely enjoy heartfelt, character-driven stories exploring themes of friendship, cultural identity, and social justice. Fans of The Truth According to Mason Buttle and Wonder will find a similar emotional resonance and engaging narrative style.

4.2

3,714 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City And Kentucky • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

890L

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