Sardines

Name: Sardines
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Sashi Kaufman
ISBN: 9780063084971

Author: Sashi Kaufman

Narrator: Andrew Eiden

Unabridged: 5 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quill Tree Books

Published: 10/18/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, Bullying

Synopsis

In this affecting middle grade debut, perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, a boy finds unexpected friendship in a motley group of kids following a devastating loss. Nothing’s been the same since Lucas’s older brother died. After the accident, Lucas’s mom disappeared without any warning, and his dad is struggling to cope. Lucas is pretty much alone—except for the other kids he meets at his middle school’s aftercare program.There’s Cat, the star athlete; Robbie, the goofball; Anna, the popular girl; and Finn, the mysterious new kid. Between games of Sardines, a reverse hide-and-seek, the kids realize that each group member has a secret wish. If they work together, the group might be able to help make each person’s dream come true. But for that to happen, Lucas will have to find the strength to trust his new friends with his family’s secrets.* 2023 Maine Literary Award Winner *""You will fall in love with these characters and root for them each step of the way."" —Ann Braden, author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus“At once tender and funny, honest and smart.” —Megan Frazer Blakemore, award-winning author of The Water Castle

About Sashi Kaufman

Sashi Kaufman writes books for kids and young adults, including The Other Way Around and Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature. She’s a middle school teacher in southern Maine, where she lives with her family. When she’s not reading or writing, she likes to hike, explore, and eat ice cream. Visit her online at www.sashikaufman.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate The Book Addict on August 27, 2022

A special thanks to Quill Tree Books and Author Sashi Kaufman for my ARC of “Sardines” for an honest review. 📚 💕 Now seriously, who’s going to write a better tween book than a middle school teacher?!! And aren’t tween books so much fun to read even as an adult because it takes you back to that time......more

Goodreads review by Afoma (Reading Middle Grade) on January 27, 2023

Sardines is a heartwarming middle grade novel about friendship, mental health, bullying, identity, and community. This book wins for the author’s ability to accurately capture the middle school experience as five kids form a unique bond of friendship. I also really like the title (and its relevance......more

Goodreads review by Meghann on October 16, 2022

I think this is more of a Junior High read them a middle grades read. One character questions her sexual preferences. Deals with a lot of heavy stuff- death of a sibling, mental disorder of a parent, and under aged drinking.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on January 19, 2024

Another wonderful Maine Student Book Award nominee. Takes place in Maine ❤️ and is a sweet tale of unlikely friends, empathy, and the awkwardness of middle school.......more

Goodreads review by Bethea Scovic on February 28, 2024

This book was so good that I was sad when it ended! I wanted to keep reading more about this special group of friends. The character development was excellent and I loved how unique the problems each character was facing were. Even though some of the issues were very serious, they were handled gentl......more