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.

This book warmed my heart and reminded me of Wonder in different ways. It talks about refugees, their struggles and their lives, in such a way which can be easily understood by kids. The author has done a really good job, in world-building. He told an important story which shows the real face of many societies without overburdening kids. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide. Get started Close I loved that the mom and MC had (Extra) Special Adventures. Meaning they had a whole day to do all sorts of things, whatever the MC would like to do. From finding a special fruit to getting stationery and other stuff for school. It was just the sweetest thing, especially since mom worked so much due to dad dying years and years ago. Writing outcomes:A piece of persuasive writing, free writing, a letter to the Prime Minister, the next part of the story, a news broadcast, a speech and a news featureHomophones are words which sound the same but are spelt differently. Near homophones have very similar spellings and can sound very similar depending on how they are pronounced. 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! Your KS2 class will re-write the following sentences in the possessive form and correct the text by adding or removing apostrophes as appropriate. Ahmet, oh he was just such a wonderful character though I had some tears due to what he has experienced. His story was just so sad (though I had a laugh because of the innocence of the MC and her reactions to the story). I loved seeing him get more and more comfortable with his new environments, and how hard he was trying to learn English. I was happy to see him open up more and find his place in this new home. This Ks2 resource focuses on Ahmet and allows your class to delve deeper into the character and the reactions and actions of other characters.

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. This UKS2 task looks at the different viewpoints of the characters: the children and Mr Irons in chapter 7.That's where my best friends Josie, Michael and Tom come in. Because you see, together we've come up with a plan. 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. That's where my best friends Josie, Michael and Tom come in. Because you see, together we've come up with a plan. . . This is a beautiful, open-hearted debut that should help children be the best they can be and realise the power of kindness.’ Book Trust

This is a non-fiction piece of writing linked to Syria. Your class will read the extract and answer the questions to learn more about the overall picture of Syria, the climate, the civil war, refugees and more. It’s the story of a group of school kids who are intrigued when they meet Ahmet, a new boy, who is also a refugee. These school kids have no idea what a refugee even is, and when they learn more about Ahmet’s story they are determined to help him.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. It was heartwarming listening to their discussions about refugees, they were very empathetic and sympathetic towards the refugee boy in the book. I lost touch with her, but in my life, I met other refugees including my wife, who escaped from Cuba after the Bay of Pigs. Please note that this is a World Book Day 2020 special which is no longer available to buy new and used copies may be hard to come by. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Get started Close