The View from Saturday

Firefly & Fern Summary

This Newbery Medal-winning novel follows four gifted students who are mysteriously selected to compete together on an Academic Bowl team, despite seeming like unlikely friends. Through interconnected stories and clever wordplay, readers discover how these students form a meaningful bond while preparing for competition, learning that teamwork and friendship matter more than winning. A warm, witty exploration of belonging and connection that celebrates curiosity and intellectual passion.