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Saving Sunshine

Saadia Faruqi
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Saving Sunshine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Saadia Faruqi

Saving Sunshine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galveston, Texas • Contemporary

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi follows two siblings, Sara and Aamir, who navigate personal and cultural challenges as they strive to save their Pakistani-American family's small business. Through teamwork and resilience, the siblings learn important lessons about family, identity, and community support. The story emphasizes empathy and understanding among diverse communities.

Adventurous

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,340 ratings

79%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi is praised for its engaging narrative and strong themes of friendship and environmental awareness. Readers appreciate the relatable characters and cultural insights. However, some find the plot predictable. The book effectively combines entertainment with education, making it suitable for young audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Saving Sunshine?

Ideal for readers aged 8–12 who enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship, cultural diversity, and environmental themes, Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi will appeal to fans of Kelly Yang's Front Desk and Hena Khan's Amina's Voice. These tales share relatable protagonists and multicultural contexts.

4.4

1,340 ratings

79%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galveston, Texas • Contemporary

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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