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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet: Book 1

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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet: Book 1 by Zanib Mian, and Nasaya Mafaridik

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By Zanib Mian, and and, Nasaya Mafaridik

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Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! You might not know me yet, but once you open the pages of this book you’ll laugh so hard that snot will come out of your nose (plus you might meet a dragon and a zombie – what more could you want?).

My parents decided it would be a good idea to move house AND move me to a new school at the same time. As if I didn’t have a hard enough time staying out of trouble at home, now I’ve also got to try and make new friends. What’s worse, the class bully seems to think I’m the perfect target.

At least Eid’s around the corner which means a feast (YAY) and presents (DOUBLE YAY). Well, as long as I can stay in Mum and Dad’s good books long enough…

The combination of Zanib Mian’s hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik’s fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.

Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.

Chosen as the CBBC Book of the Month for June 2019.

Previously published as ‘THE MUSLIMS’, this was the winner of the Little Rebels Award in June 2018. The text has been revised, expanded with new scenes and re-illustrated.

Reviews

15 Feb 2025

It was amazing

13 Oct 2024

This book was amazing! It dealt with hard topics in a way that children would and it was very representative of the Muslim experience. I loved the character of Omar who was so relatable and funny and I found the growth of characters throughout the book to be amazing. It truly showed that kindness is the best way forward.

12 Sep 2024

I loved this book and my favorite character is Omar. The book is about Omar starting a new school but a bully named Daniel bullies Omar until they both get lost in London. The two boys become friends in the end . I would recommend this book.

11 Sep 2024

I really liked the part when they were trying to get away from the zombie. I would recommend it to a seven-year old person.

30 Aug 2024

The book is sooo good .Love it .

28 Aug 2024

It was great! It's so nice to see different religions and a very relatable plot also H20 in general is So cool! I honestly adore this book but why I put 4* is because I feel like it was extremely disrespectful that they said that the poor old man was a zombie,if I was there In real life I'd tell him it's a poor man from the beginning

27 Aug 2024

It was about a boy who goes missing with a bully called Daniel.

26 Aug 2024

It is a book i would definetly recommend !

25 Aug 2024

good

18 Aug 2024

I find funny that Daniel and Omar get lost.

15 Aug 2024

Planet Omar books are so funny and I loved it. They are so fun to read and they are probably one of my favourite books.

14 Aug 2024

Omar was the best and i loved it because it was so funny

12 Aug 2024

Great story!

07 Aug 2024

This book is amazing and easy to read.My brother told me to read it and I was reluctant at first but loved it and devoured the series in three days!

05 Aug 2024

My favourite character is Omar because he is really funny. Also,I wonder why Daniel was so mean?

03 Aug 2024

Its funny.

13 Jul 2024

The best book ever. I love it and recommend it to others.

20 Jun 2024

Amazing!!!1

05 Feb 2024

Daniel said that he would kick Omar out of his school, house and country but he didn't do it and they became friends in the end which was lovely

29 Jan 2024

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet is a fascinating and intriguing book which made this review five stars. Zanib Mian and Nasaya Mafaridik are an amazing duo and dedicated this fabulous read to people that ever felt that being different is a bad thing. The story is written in first person about a young boy named Omar. His family have moved house and from nasty school bullies to a rude and arrogant neighbour, life is proving to be a roller coaster of a ride, but with his imagination, anything is possible.

14 Jan 2024

Great book and adventure!
One of the 5 books series ,
Omar's super adventure, every book different story !
Recommended

04 Dec 2023

This book It is a really good because it is a muslim familly and Omar parents are scientist and every sunday they do a science experiment and he is so clumsy once he said a word incorect everyone was laughing at him .HIGHLY RECCOMEND !

23 Oct 2023

You have to read it anybody who didn't read it has to read it it's just almost like one of the most funniest books of comedy and everything it's just thatiness

14 Sep 2023

I love it because it's a good story

04 Sep 2023

I really liked it when Omar and Daniel get chased by a homeless man. I really liked it when Daniel peed himself!

03 Sep 2023

This book is recommended for children who felt left out

03 Sep 2023

Amazing

03 Sep 2023

It was a good book my favorite part was when he was lost in london

31 Aug 2023

Fantasic

31 Aug 2023

Realy good

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