The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf [Raúf, Onjali Q.] ISBN 9781984850782, 9781984850805, 9781984850799, 1984850784, 1984850806, 1984850792 instant download

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf [Raúf, Onjali Q.] ISBN 9781984850782, 9781984850805, 9781984850799, 1984850784, 1984850806, 1984850792 instant download

Overall Winner of the 2019 UK Waterstones Children's Book PrizeWinner of the 2019 UK Blue Peter Book AwardIn the vein of timely titles such as Katherine Applegate's Wishtree & Alan Gratz's Refugee comes a touching, accessible middle-grade debut about the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, as well as the life-changing power of friendship & standing as an ally.There used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy—he doesn't seem to smile, & he doesn't talk much. But after learning that Ahmet fled a Very Real War & was separated from his family along the way, a determined group of his classmates bands together to concoct the Greatest Idea in the World—a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his loved ones.Balancing humor & heart, this relatable...Narrated in the first person by Ahmet, a nine-year-old Syrian refugee, this story follows how he copes with life in London, & how he plans to find the family he left behind.  A masterpiece of empathy with situations & storylines that pupils will relate to, this is an excellent book to spark discussion, hot seating, & creative writing in Year 6 literacy & English lessons.°°° Onjali Q. Rauf is the founder of Making Herstory, an organisation mobilising men, women & children from all walks of life to tackle the abuse & trafficking of women & girls in the UK & beyond. She is also the founder of O's Refugee Aid Team, which provides support for refugee families surviving in Calais & Dunkirk.She is an award-winning & best-selling author of books for children that tackle the issues of today. Her titles include The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Star Outside My Window, The Night Bus Hero, & The Lion Above the Door.