The Boy at the Back of the Class

By Onjali Q. Raúf

When a new boy joins their class, a group of children try to befriend him. They soon learn that Ahmet is a refugee and has been separated from his family. None of the grown-ups seem to be able to help him, so the friends come up with a daring plan, embarking on an extraordinary adventure. Told with heart and humour, this is a child’s perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense.

refugees • adventure • friendship • family • separation from family

296 pages

RA – 9-10

Book Club Guide

A 10 week guide with questions and activities for you to print out for your book club leaders. You can also share a copy via your school’s homework platform, so they can always find it.

Book Club Poster

Add when and where your book club will meet and the dates for each week (this can be done in your PDF reader or written in by hand). Prints out in A3 or A4.