The Boy at the Back of the Class, Onjali Q. Rauf
The Boy at the Back of the Class, Onjali Q. Rauf
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The Boy at the Back of the Class

Author: Onjali Q. Raúf

Narrator: Jennifer Jill Araya

Unabridged: 5 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/28/2020


Synopsis

Told with humor and heart, The Boy at the Back of the Class offers a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.

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, and he doesn't talk much. But after learning that Ahmet fled a Very Real War and 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.

This accessible, kid-friendly story about the refugee crisis highlights the community-changing potential of standing as an ally and reminds readers that everyone deserves a place to call home.

Reviews

Goodreads review by SoRoLi (Sonja) ♡ on February 27, 2023

So eine wichtige und liebevoll erzählte Geschichte! Und so gut, dass es ein Kinderbuch mit dieser Thematik gibt! Es ist dabei kindgerecht geschrieben, aber auch so berührend und fesselnd, dass es auch ein wertvolles Buch für erwachsene Leser ist! Das Ende ist so schön und geht ans Herz 🌺 Ich werde bes......more

Goodreads review by HP Saucerer on March 20, 2019

A warm, eloquent and thought-provoking story, beautifully told through the eyes of a child. Not since RJ Palacio’s Wonder has there been a book filled with as much hope. I was taken on such an emotional journey with this story, but then Rauf’s characters are so compelling, I was left with little cho......more

Goodreads review by Paperback on June 27, 2021

Sometimes when you read middle grade as an adult you have to take it with a pinch of salt as it can feel a bit childish, the scenes jump quite quickly, the pace is quicker than adult fiction, obviously the writing is catered for kids so you can expect that. But with this one honestly I didn't really......more

Goodreads review by Veronika on April 18, 2019

I am so in love with this story. After I finished, it left huge smile on my face and my heart little bit bigger. Everything changes for a group of nine year olds, when new boy comes to their class. As they find out later, Ahmet is Syrian refugee with heart-breaking experiences. They try to befriend......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on March 23, 2022

So so good 🥰......more