Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop

What do our readers think of Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story funny, exciting and easy to get into, especially because of Omar’s big imagination, lively illustrations and relatable problems. A few children find some of the messy or gross moments a bit too much, but they still enjoy the jokes and the fast-moving adventure.

What does the Pageticker team say about Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop?

Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop is a funny, fast-moving fourth adventure with plenty of cartoons, doodles and Omar-sized imagination. Zanib Mian handles honesty, friendship, faith and the temptation to look heroic with warmth, while keeping the story lively rather than preachy. A great choice for children gaining confidence with chapter books.

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What is Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop about?

Omar takes the blame for his best friend Daniel's mistake at school, feeling like a hero. Enjoying the attention, he continues to cover for others. However, when a serious incident occurs, Omar is wrongly accused. With his reputation at stake, he and his friends must work together to uncover the real culprit and prove his innocence.

About the author

Zanib Mian is a much-loved author who writes funny and exciting books for children. She is best known for her popular 'Planet Omar' series, which follows the adventures of Omar and his friends. Zanib loves inspiring children to read and often includes lots of humour and imagination in her stories.

Discussion ideas around Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop

Being a hero: Omar enjoys feeling like a hero when he takes the blame for other people. What do you think makes someone a real hero?

Truth and lies: Why does Omar keep covering for his friends, and what might he do differently if he could start again?

Trust and reputation: How would you feel if people stopped believing you because of mistakes you had made before? What could help rebuild trust?

Friends working together: What do Omar and his friends each bring to the investigation, and why is teamwork useful when a problem seems too big for one person?

Mindfulness and difficult feelings: Omar learns ways to cope when things feel confusing or unfair. Which ideas might help you stay calm during a tricky moment at school?