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The Boy at the Back of the Class

by Onjali Q. Raúf   |  Ages 8-11
$8.26
The Boy at the Back of the Class
The Boy at the Back of the Class

Heartfelt child's view on friendship and refugees.

For anyone looking to understand the refugee crisis through a lens of compassion and innocence, "The Boy at the Back of the Class" offers this in spades. It mixes humor and heart in a way that's accessible for young readers, explaining complex issues with the sincerity only a child's perspective can provide. The story encourages empathy and illustrates how even small acts of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life, making it a beautiful and important read for both children and adults.

  • Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story (2019)
  • Deutscher Hörbuchpreis for Bestes Kinderhörbuch (2021)
  • Jhalak Prize Nominee (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Boy at the Back of the Class

by Onjali Q. Raúf   |  Ages 8-11
$8.26
ISBN: 9781510105010
Authors: Onjali Q. Raúf
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Date of Publication: 2018-07-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.39
(rated by 13060 readers)

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Told with humor and heart, 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' offers a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense. There used to be an empty chair at the back of my class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He's eight years old (just like me), but he's very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn't like sweets - not even lemon sherbets, which are my favorite! But the truth is, Ahmet really isn't very strange at all. He's a refugee who's run away from a war. A real one. With bombs and fires and bullies that hurt people. And the more I find out about him, the more I want to be his friend. That's where my best friends Josie, Michael, and Tom come in. Because you see, together we've come up with a plan.
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Heartfelt child's view on friendship and refugees.

For anyone looking to understand the refugee crisis through a lens of compassion and innocence, "The Boy at the Back of the Class" offers this in spades. It mixes humor and heart in a way that's accessible for young readers, explaining complex issues with the sincerity only a child's perspective can provide. The story encourages empathy and illustrates how even small acts of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life, making it a beautiful and important read for both children and adults.

  • Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story (2019)
  • Deutscher Hörbuchpreis for Bestes Kinderhörbuch (2021)
  • Jhalak Prize Nominee (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.