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The Boy at the Back of the Class

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

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Onjali Q. Raúf

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

London, England • 2010s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

940L

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Super Short Summary

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf tells the story of a group of children who befriend a new student from Syria named Ahmet. Ahmet is a refugee, and the children embark on a meaningful journey to help him reunite with his family, learning about empathy, friendship, and kindness along the way.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

24,136 ratings

90%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf is lauded for its heartfelt narrative and timely themes of friendship and empathy towards refugees. Readers appreciate its engaging storytelling for young audiences, although some critics find its characters occasionally lack depth. Overall, it effectively fosters understanding and compassion.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Boy at the Back of the Class?

A reader who enjoys The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf likely appreciates heartfelt stories about friendship, empathy, and social issues, similar to fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This reader often seeks books addressing real-world topics through child-friendly narratives and endearing characters.

4.6

24,136 ratings

90%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

London, England • 2010s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

940L

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