49 pages • 1 hour read
Neela Vaswani, Silas HouseSame Sun Here
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
890L