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The Boy At The Back Of The Class By Onjali Q. Raúf

The Boy At The Back Of The Class By Onjali Q. Raúf

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The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf is a powerful and heartwarming story about kindness, friendship, and the refugee experience, told through the eyes of a 9-year-old. When Ahmet, a boy from Syria, joins the class but barely speaks, his new classmates go on a mission to help him reunite with his family and feel at home.

This award-winning novel balances humour and humanity while raising awareness about displacement and compassion perfect for sparking meaningful conversations with children.

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Perfect for fans of Wonder, Refugee, and Auggie & Me, this is an inspiring read for children aged 8+.

Why The Boy at the Back of the Class is a Must-Read:

  • Encourages Empathy: Tackles refugee issues in a child-friendly way.

  • Inspires Action: Promotes courage, inclusion, and doing what’s right.

  • Award-Winning: Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

  • Ideal for Classrooms: Great for group reading and discussion.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"It doesn’t matter where you’re from what matters is who you are."

Translation (Sinhala):
"ඔබ කොතැනින් පැමිණියේද යන්න වැදගත් නැහැ වැදගත් වන්නේ ඔබ කවුද යන්නයි."

Translation (Tamil):
"நீங்கள் எங்கேயிருந்து வந்தீர்கள் என்பதில்லை நீங்கள் யார் என்பதுதான் முக்கியம்."

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  • Title: The Boy at the Back of the Class

  • Author: Onjali Q. Raúf

  • ISBN: 9781510105010

  • Publisher: Orion Children’s Books

  • Published Year: 2018

  • Number of Pages: ~320 Pages (Paperback)

  • Recommended Age: 8+