Book Series · 4 Books

Sarai Books

In order from Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome to Sarai and the Around the World Fair.

The Sarai series is a set of 4 chapter books by Monica Brown and Sarai Gonzalez, published between 2018 and 2019. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 110 pages.

Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
Sarai in the Spotlight
Sarai Saves the Music
Sarai and the Around the World Fair
Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome

By Monica Brown, Sarai Gonzalez, Christine Almeda (Illustrator)

Can Sarai save her grandparents' home before time runs out?

112 pages· 9,761 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Fourth grader Sarai Gonzalez faces her biggest challenge yet: saving her grandparents' home from being sold. With her sisters and cousin, she devises a daring plan to buy it back. But as obstacles mount and time dwindles, Sarai must find a way to succeed. Will her determination and creativity be enough to overcome the odds and keep her family together?
In reading order

Sarai Series

4 books · Published 2018–2019

#1
#1 in Series
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$674

Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Can Sarai save her grandparents' home before time runs out?

#2
Sale price
$574

Sarai in the Spotlight

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Sarai must navigate school alone until an unexpected friendship changes everything.

#3
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$574

Sarai Saves the Music

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

School cuts threaten music; can a benefit concert save it?

Sale price
$574

Sarai and the Around the World Fair

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Sarai's outgrown bike sparks a journey of imagination at a school fair.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Sarai series?

There are 4 books in the Sarai series. It began with Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome in 2018, and the newest book, Sarai and the Around the World Fair, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Sarai books in?

Start with Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Sarai books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Sarai to life.

01

Monica Brown

Author
02

Sarai Gonzalez

Author
03

Christine Almeda

Illustrator

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