86 pages 2 hours read

Jacqueline Woodson

Harbor Me

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Jacqueline Woodson's novel Harbor Me, six fifth-graders—Amari, Esteban, Tiago, Ashton, Holly, and Haley—forge deep friendships during unsupervised meetings in a classroom called ARTT, sharing personal stories and struggles, such as immigration issues, racism, bullying, and family separation, ultimately finding strength and hope in each other.

Reviews & Readership

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Jacqueline Woodson's Harbor Me is praised for its poignant exploration of friendship, identity, and social issues through the voices of diverse young characters. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and accessible prose. Some critique the book for its occasionally didactic tone. Overall, it’s considered a meaningful and thought-provoking read for younger audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Harbor me?

Readers who would enjoy Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson are typically middle school students or young adults who appreciate heartfelt, character-driven stories about friendship, diversity, and personal struggles. If you liked Wonder by R.J. Palacio or Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, you'll find this novel equally compelling.

RecommendedReading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

630L

Book Details

Themes

Life/Time: Childhood & Youth

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Values/Ideas: Music

Genre

Realistic Fiction

Topics

Diversity

Immigration / Refugee

Race / Racism