references to puberty alot but good book
The View From Saturday
(1996, Fiction - Friendship, Written by E. L. Konigsburg)
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Brilliant but complex novel for older kids.
Themes in this book include: competition, problem-solving
updated 02.11.10
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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This review of The View From Saturday was written by Cindy Kane
Parents need to know that superb writing and characters make for a great story, but complexities of plot and style may leave some readers frustrated or bored.
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Book Summary
An uproarious Florida wedding, a rain-soaked rescue of sea turtles, and a mysterious invitation to afternoon tea are the connections that draw sixth-graders Noah, Nadia, Ethan, and Julian into a fast friendship. Master-author Konigsburg gives each of these memorable characters a turn telling how they formed an unbeatable team in their school's Academic Bowl, in this brilliant but complex novel.
When asked how she chose her school's latest team for the Academic Bowl, sixth-grade teacher Mrs. Olinksi never gives the same answer twice. Sure, the four sixth-graders from her homeroom are intelligent, they work well together, they practice hard. But what is the mysterious bond that links these four underdogs?
Only Noah, Nadia, Ethan, and Julian know -- and in alternating chapters, each one tells a different piece of the story of how they became friends. The calamitous wedding of Nadia's grandfather and Ethan's grandmother, where Noah fills in as best man, is just the beginning. Mrs. Olinski, a paraplegic, proves to be an indomitable coach as the foursome wins one victory after another.
Is It Any Good?
Nadia, Noah, Ethan, and Julian each narrates a part of the book. Part of the pleasure comes from watching the foursome's varied life experiences help them succeed as an Academic Bowl Team, and part comes from the suspense generated at the story's beginning: How does Mrs. Olinski select the children for her team? The story's themes -- that life is a journey, that no part of our experience is lost -- appear in touches as varied as Nadia's talented dog, Julian's shipboard apprenticeship with a magician, and sea-turtle lore. Master storyteller E.L. Konigsburg weaves these elements together into a satisfying and thought-provoking whole, though one so intricately constructed that it will be confusing to inexperienced readers.
Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Publication date: 1/1/1996
Number of pages: 163, Price: $5.99 (paperback)
Read Alone: 11+
Number of pages: 163, Price: $5.99 (paperback)
Read Alone: 11+
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
hmm
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
I am reading this in class and i am enjoying it. No problem with the book
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
parents i would not give your child the book at the age 11 its to many words and it does not have a protagonist or an antagonist.
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Kids ages: 18
I rate this title on for age 11 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Good Book,Taylor Swift
i loove this book its great for children 10 and up. [i think] Yes i am Taylor Swift you can visit my myspace @ Taylor Swift! this book has sex references though!
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Good book
Recomended by a librarian, a good book to read, yet takes a little brain power to comprehend. If you focus enough, the book becomes a must read for tweens+.
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