
About ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’…
One boy with an unimaginable past.
Four friends who want to help.
One unforgettable adventure.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Born: September 2017. Published in July 2018 by Hachette Orion.
In a nutshell: There are no nuts or shells. Mainly because we didn’t want anyone with an allergy to not read the book.
OK, a synopsis then: A new, pale boy walks into a UK classroom one day. When the narrator finds out he is in fact a refugee boy who has escaped a Real-Life War, they want to help him find his family. Which is where the Queen comes in…(Or does she…?)
Listen to it: On Audible – a sample is available HERE.
Free teaching resources: Can be found right HERE.
The author: You can find out more about Onjali Q. Raúf HERE.
WHERE TO BUY THE BOOK
Below is a list of the major stores in the world where the book is currently available to purchase.
You can also find it in most school/local libraries, and lots of local independent book stores too (like The Rabbit Hole Bookshop and Tales On Moon Lane and Newham Bookshop – some of the author’s favourites!).
Wherever, however, and whenever you choose to read it, thank you for becoming one of our very own #BookWhisperers!
If you fancy Tweeting or Instagramming about the book, feel free to @OnjaliRauf with #BookWhisperer and #TheBoyattheBackoftheClass. We’ll keep a look out for you!
UK
Published by Hachette Children’s Group
USA
Published by Penguin Random House
ALBANIA
Published by Botart
CHINA
Published by Tian Jin Ren Min Chu Ban She
FRANCE
Published by Gallimard Jeunesse
GERMANY
Published by Atrium Verlag AG Zürich
ITALY
Published by La Nuova Frontiera Junior
IRAN
Published by Tuti Books
NETHERLANDS
Published by Lemniscaat 8
POLAND
Published by Grupa Wydawnicza
PORTUGAL
Published by Booksmile