The Boy At the Back of the Class

This book is about a refugee bou called ahmet who came from syria without out his family, the narrator (Alexa ) along with her friends found his parents .

This book consists of a empty chair at the back of the class and one day a boy joins the school called Ahmet everybody thins he is wierd but when the main character finds out about his past life and the truth is that Ahmet is a refugee and has fled war before and the more he finds out the more he wants to help

A heartwarming story about a young boy trying to help a refugee friend. So inspiring to read!

This book is about a girl named Alexa who goes on a mission to find refugee boy Ahmet's parents. Ahmet comes to the school early in the year and Alexa immediately wants to make friends with him, so she and her other friends Tom, Michael and Josie give sweets and fruit to him after school every day. Alexa plucks up the courage to ask her mum what foods people from Syria like and they go to the supermarket to buy Ahmet a pomegranate. They try many different shops before finding one and Alexa gives it to Ahmet the next day. However bullies take the pomegranate from Ahmet and smash it onto the ground. Alexa is angry and decides to go to the library with Josie and co. to write a letter to a judge asking to find Ahmet's parents. The judge doesn't write back so Alexa and Michael go on a risky journey to "Buck-Ing-Ham" Palace to attempt to have tea with the Queen. Although they do their best police officers stop them and they are sent home. A few weeks later the Queen writes a letter to Alexa and Ahmet and Ahmet's parents are finally located on Alexa's birthday. 10 out of 10 and would recommend.

Really good - have already lent it out to a reluctant reader in year 7.

I thought this book was a really easy but interesting read. I read it all in one go and really recommend it.
I enjoyed how the writer's identity isn't revealed until the end of the story.
The themes of the book are very pertinent to my school and class at the moment.

A lovely, heartwarming read on kindness and empathy

Heartwarming read about friendship, compassion, kindness and what it is to be human. Showing the determination of young people whilst teaching about different cultures. Amazing book

Lovel and sensitive exploration.

This book is about a boy who was a refugee from Syria. 4 students welcome him, and they become friends.

A heartwarming book which helps children encounter the current issue of migration in a powerful and relatable way, demonstrating a love and care for other races as individuals. Year 5-6

I read this over the holidays as it was one of our new class texts for our Years 5 and 6.

I love how it was told from a child's perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.

My year 6’s are currently 5 chapters in!

A beautifully written, engaging tale about friendship, compassion and empathy. The perfect introduction for older children to learn about refugees, and the reality of their lives, beyond the headlines.
This book could be read to younger readers who may find the text challenging.

When Ahmet joined the class he is met with curiosity, kindness and mistrust from some. Himself and his friends hatch a daring plan, involving the Queen to help Ahmet reconnect with lost family members.

The story inspires discussion of the issues surrounding refugees and challenges the reader to explore their own views and that of the people around them.

Good

It was quite interesting. I felt bad for the boy

I liked it 'cause it involved educational stuff and they're 65,000.000 refugees so far:)

I liked reading about how they were saving the boy in the story

Alexa was really brave about helping ameet

it was very mixed feelings sad happy lonlyness

I loved this book because it is based on true events.

i liked the part were he tawks about him being a refuge becase not verr many people in books open about there past.

My favourite character: Ahmet! So who is Ahmet? Ahmet is immigrant refugee and from Syria. (This book about trying finding Ahmet's family... this plan will work?) I know how to be a refugee too so I really liked it book! I recommend this book for children wants to know about friends!

I though it was a really good book to read and can inspire young children that they can change the world in many different ways that they like so it doesn’t matter if you’re a refugee or just a normal person you can change the world the way you want to.

More for year 6 children as needs some understanding of outside world.

I gave it a total of 4 stars out of 5 because i love the way the doesn't understand things like a lemon sherbert and other foods

Well narrated story of tolerance and making the right decisions

I like this book because it talks about how important refuge kids (and adults) are.

I recommend this book because it’s about a refugee who had to fleet to a different country. It’s really emotional and it’s really nice.

Incredible story of how children may see refugees who join their class and the kindness and generosity that humans have.

it is goated