The Boy at the Back of the Class
Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798200233557
- ISBN-10: 9798200233557
- Publisher: Tantor Audio
- Publish Date: July 2020
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.15 pounds
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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