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The Boy At The Back Of The Class

By Onjali Q. Raúf

Adjectives

heartwarming inspiring thought-provoking

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

When nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee, joins Mrs. Khan's class, his new classmates are curious about him. Ahmet is quiet and doesn't smile much, but as they learn about his journey from a war-torn country and his separation from his family, a group of friends devises a plan to reunite him with his loved ones. This heartwarming tale highlights the power of friendship and kindness in the face of adversity.

About the author

Onjali Q. Raúf is a bestselling British author who loves writing stories about friendship, kindness, and hope. She is best known for her popular book 'The Boy at the Back of the Class', which tells the story of a new boy at school. Onjali enjoys inspiring children to read, write, and help others.

Pages

312 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2018

Community rating

Average score: 4.73

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