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

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+