The Boy At the Back of the Class: Onjali Rauf

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This is not a downer of a book, however. Alexa, who is narrating, has some funny observations, and is curious about Ahmet, and wants to help him, to the point of trying to find a treat that he used to have in his homeland. I really liked this book because I never read a book about refugees before so that was new to me. I really liked the characters. They are super funny! I was really worried because there is this kid from Syria named Ahmet in third grade, just like me, but he doesn’t know English, lost his dad, lost his mom, his cat is dead AND no one knows what happened to his sister! This story is about immigration, I like how the main character isn’t the refugee boy himself but one of his class mates so you’re able to take on the view that other children in the class take towards this boy. The kids in the classroom might be intrigued by the identity of the new boy, but readers will not be so slow. The new boy is Ahmet, a Syrian refugee who, separated from his family, has somehow got to Britain, ending up in social services care. But recently it feels like no one believes me about anything – even when I’m telling the truth! And it’s only gotten worse since I played a prank on the old man who lives in the park.

A story of a new boy in class called Ahmet, who is befriended by the main character and her 3 friends who learn from him about what it's like to be a refugee, overcome bullying together and help him find Ahmet's parents.

I know it is middle grade but I’ll recommend it to all the grown-ups. It is never late to read a thing or two about Humanity from a child perspective. Humanity isn’t that complicated if you’ll try to make things simple. This book is filled with all those small acts of kindness which seem small but can make a huge impact.

This list has been created from all the fantastic books that have won awards over the last year and come fully recommended for your child. I remember asking her, when we were a little older, if she was happy living in the states, where there was no war. She told me that if the war ever stopped, she and her family would return, because that was their home, and they missed it. Saw is the past tense of the word see. Seen is the past participle of the word see, when you use seen it needs to be combined with have, has, had, was or were.Unfortunately even though this book is extremely important and was really beautiful, I can't give a rating to it because of the author's attitude when it comes to trans people, especially trans women.

Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. I’ve been getting into trouble for as long I can remember. Usually I don’t mind ‘cos some of my best, most brilliant ideas have come from sitting in detention. It's a really good book. I think everyone should read it and it's a good way to think about everyone less fortunate than us. This UKS2 task looks at the different viewpoints of the characters: the children and Mr Irons in chapter 7. Utterly delightful. Centres on the importance of friendship and encourages children not to fear those who are different.’ Mail On SundayThis story is told from a child narrative, who wants to befriend with this new kid, Ahmet. Ahmet is from Syria and doesn’t speak English. There are theories and rumours and school bullies. They want to save their friend after knowing his heart-shattering story. That's where my best friends Josie, Michael and Tom come in. Because you see, together we've come up with a plan. I like how the friends try to help Ahmet. He isn’t the person they all think he is going to be. It teaches us a life lesson: that we don’t have to make up what people are. It helps us to understand a refugee’s experience. The plans of the kids were dangerous but also very sweet. It is very brave of them to do those things for Ahmet. They could have let the adults handle it but instead they decided it was time to do it themselves before it was too late. Sure, I wouldn't encourage any kids their age to do the same thing, but this is fiction. I had a laugh that they also had presents with them for the Queen, they really take no chances. Together, some friends at school come up with a daring plan to help Ahmet, a new refugee boy in their

That’s where my best friends Josie, Michael and Tom come in. Because you see, together we’ve come up with a plan. . .” A mother figure!!!! Rauf loses the plot at this point, and the rundown to the inevitable happy ending does not ring true for one moment. Amazing - i cannot tell you how amazing this resource is. Its my first year teaching and this has made the world of difference to me`! Thank you so much Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Get started Close

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It was heartwarming listening to their discussions about refugees, they were very empathetic and sympathetic towards the refugee boy in the book. Onjali Rauf’s debut children’s novel tries to share an important message but misses the target. It tells the story of an ordinary nine-year-old child and her friends in London who come up against a sociopolitical situation that they think is wrong and what they do to put it right. Brilliant book and planning was aimed at Y4 but very easily adapted. Included are English and Humanities Knowledge Organisers which may help.