Onjali Q. Raúf

What does it take to turn a bully into a hero? Empathy and the power of forgiveness take center stage in this poignant novel by the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class. As long as he can remember, ten-year-old Hector has been getting in trouble. He feels that not much else is expected from him. He doesn't even mind the frequent detention he's assigned, bragging "some of my best, most brilliant ideas have come from sitting in detention." When he plays a prank on a homeless man, he is especially frowned upon by his schoolmate, Mei-Li, who saw everything. So Hector sets out to be viewed in a different light--as a hero. He tells authorities that he knows who has been stealing pieces of famous London statues--a series of crimes plaguing the city. But who would believe a kid who's only known as a menace and a bully? Hector will soon find out. This moving story told with humor and heart, presents readers with recognizable characters, like a bully, and a teacher's pet. But readers also come to know other characters--like those who are homeless, who live on the street, and whose stories are equally meaningful and important to share.

The Night Bus Hero

Marcelo E. Mazzanti

El héroe del bus nocturno

Der Junge aus der letzten Reihe

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. "This moving and timely debut novel tells an enlightening, empowering, and ultimately hopeful story about how compassion and a willingness to speak out can change the world." --School Library Journal, Starred Review Overall Winner of the 2019 UK Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the 2019 UK Blue Peter Book Award A CLIP Carnegie Medal Children's Book Award Nominee

The Boy at the Back of the Class

From Onjali Q. Raúf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes a collection of seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and messages of hope. Have you heard the story about the bird that turned to stone? Did your parents warn you about the extra-specially-super-deliciously-fantastically naughty boy who got a frog stuck in his throat? No? Well, never fear: Onjali Q Raúf is here to entertain you with her sparkling collection of never-before-told fables for kids who want to make the world a better place. Written with Onjali's trademark heart and humour, this is the perfect gift that will entertain while also gently conveying messages of hope and the power of love and compassion, complete with beautiful full-colour illustrations by Katarzyna Doszla throughout. Stories include: The Bird That Turned to Stone, The Extra-Specially-Super-Deliciously-Fantastically Naughty Boy (& the Secret Frog in his Throat), Francesca's Feet and the Old Man's Shoes, The Axe that Married a Tree and others.

Unique Tales of Wonder and Enchantment

Where Magic Grows

Brân ac Arwr y Bws

Nachdem ihre Mutter verschwunden ist, müssen die zehnjährige Aniyah und ihr kleiner Bruder Noah zu einer Pflegemutter ziehen. Doch Aniyah weiß genau, dass ihre Mutter sie nicht für immer verlassen hat. Denn Menschen mit besonders warm strahlenden Herzen verschwinden nie ganz. Sie werden zu Sternen. Als kurz darauf ein neuer Stern am Himmel entdeckt wird, ist Aniyah sich sicher, dass es sich dabei um ihre Mutter handelt. Doch dann erfährt sie von einem Gewinnspiel, bei dem ein Name für den neuen Stern gesucht wird. Das muss Aniyah unbedingt verhindern! Gemeinsam mit ihren neuen Freunden begibt sie sich auf das Abenteuer ihres Lebens, bei dem nach und nach auch ihre Erinnerungen an den wahren Grund für das Verschwinden ihrer Mutter zurückkehren.

Der Stern vor meinem Fenster

La amistad no conoce fronteras. Ahmet acaba de llegar nuevo al colegio y no puede comunicarse con nadie. Después de regalarle muchos caramelos, él y yo nos hemos hecho muy amigos. Es un buen chico. Me ha contado que viene de Siria y que sus padres se han quedado atrás. Estos días las noticias dicen que levantarán las fronteras de Londres, pero entonces ¿cómo van a reunirse con Ahmet? ¡Ya lo sé! Tenemos que hacer algo. Josie, Tom y Michael y yo hemos trazado el mejor plan de la historia: ir a ver a la Reina y pedirle EN PERSONA que nos ayude a encontrar a los padres de nuestro amigo. Basada en hechos reales y escrita por una de las 100 mujeres más inspiradoras e influyentes del mundo según la BBC. Obra ganadora del Waterstone Prize 2019, el Sheffield Children's Book Award 2019 y el Blue Peter Book Award 2019. Finalista del premio Stregha, el galardón literario más prestigioso de Italia, y para la Carnegie Medal 2019. «Una historia esclarecedora, enriquecedora y esperanzadora sobre cómo la compasión y la voluntad de hablar pueden cambiar el mundo.» School Library Journal «Unos personajes totalmente creíbles que usan sus voces para ayudar a otros y crear cambios, además de conseguir que los lectores comprendan mejor la crisis de refugiados.» Publishers Weekly «Inspirador y dulce... este es un debut que debería ayudar a los niños a ser lo mejor que puedan ser y darse cuenta del poder de la bondad.» Booktrust

El chico de la última fila

In the vein of timely titles such as Katherine Applegate's Wishtree and Alan Gratz's Refugee comes a touching, accessible middle-grade debut about the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, as well as the life-changing power of friendship and standing as an ally. 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 band together to concoct the Greatest Idea in the World--a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his loved ones. Balancing humor and heart, this relatable story about the refugee crisis from the perspective of kids highlights the community-changing potential of standing as an ally and reminds readers that everyone deserves a place to call home. Overall Winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the 2019 Blue Peter Book Award "Tearjerking and chuckle-inducing. . . . Above all it celebrates the power of kindness." --The Sunday Post (Scotland) "Inspiring and sweet. . . . This is a beautiful, open-hearted debut from Onjali Q Raúf that should help children be the best they can be and realise the power of kindness." --BookTrust (UK) "An engaging exploration of the refugee crisis through the eyes of a child." --Readings (Australia)

Ich heiße Hector – meine Eltern haben eine Schwäche für griechische Helden. Aber ich glaube, dass sie es bereuen, mir diesen Namen gegeben zu haben. Sie hätten mich lieber "Katastrophe" oder "Hoffnungsloser Fall" nennen sollen. Eigentlich habe ich mich damit abgefunden, dass ich immer nur Ärger bekomme. Aber seit ich dem Mann, der im Park wohnt, einen Streich gespielt habe, ignorieren mich alle nur noch. Dabei habe ich sogar versucht, es wiedergutzumachen! Noch nicht mal jetzt, wo ich einem Komplott gegen die Obdachlosen der Stadt auf die Schliche gekommen bin, hört mir jemand zu! Alle denken, dass ich nur ein Mobber bin. Aber ich werde ihnen beweisen, dass auch ich ein Held sein kann!

Onjali Q. Raúf

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