The Empty Seat: A Faith-Based Story About Fitting In, Friendship & Being Yourself - with Family Activities (Maplewood Kids, Book 1, Ages 8-12) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798186939450)

Everybody at Maplewood Middle School already has their friends. Everybody has their seat. Everybody except Kayla.

New in town and painfully alone, Kayla will do anything to fit in - even change who she is, even be unkind to the one girl who was actually nice to her. But when it all falls apart, her grandmother opens a worn red Bible and shows Kayla a truth that changes everything: she was never invisible, and she is fearfully and wonderfully made - exactly as she is.

The Empty Seat is a heartfelt, funny, real-life story for kids ages 8-12 about fitting in, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself - with God's Word woven right into the story (never preachy, just real and relatable).

MORE THAN A STORY - IT'S SCREEN-FREE FAMILY TIME.
Every Maplewood Kids book ends with a BONUS ZONE of activities to do on your own OR together as a family:
- A Scripture Word Search
- A Word Scramble
- A team Trivia Showdown

Perfect for family reading nights, bedtime, quiet time, road trips, and Sunday school - and a fun reason for kids to put the screens down and connect.

A wholesome Christian chapter book that helps your child know she was made on purpose - and that there's always room at the table.

- Ages 8-12 - illustrated throughout
- Real Scripture (World English Bible, public domain)
- Grandma, faith, and a lesson that lasts

Maplewood Kids, Book 1 - look for more stories from the same school.

Author: Grey Scale
ISBN-13: 9798186939450
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2026
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.07d