Character
Who is the main new student in the story?
Ahmet, a refugee boy from Syria.
Where does most of the story take place?
Most of the story takes place in a primary school classroom in London.
Why does Ahmet come to the school?
He arrives as a refugee after fleeing the war in Syria.
Who wrote The Boy at the Back of the Class?
It was written by Onjali Q. Raúf.
Who narrates the story?
The story is told by an unnamed primary school girl who befriends Ahmet.
Why does Ahmet sit at the back of the class?
He sits there because he is new, quiet, and still learning English.
What problem is Ahmet facing?
He is separated from his parents and does not know where they are.
Who illustrated the book?
The illustrations were created by Pippa Curnick.
What kind of personality does Ahmet show in the beginning?
He is quiet, shy, and often sad because he misses his family.
What other important location appears in the story?
The children travel to London to try to speak to the Queen about helping Ahmet.
What plan do the children create to help Ahmet?
They try to get the attention of the Queen to help reunite Ahmet with his family.
When was the book first published?
The book was first published in 2018.
Who are the narrator’s friends that help Ahmet?
Her close friends include Tom, Josie, and Michael.
How does the school setting affect the story?
The school allows the children to develop friendships and learn about empathy and kindness.
What challenges do the children face during their plan?
They face obstacles such as travel difficulties and adults who do not take them seriously.
Which company published the book?
It was published by Orion Children's Books.
How do the children treat Ahmet as the story develops?
They show kindness and friendship, and they work together to help him find his parents.
How does the setting help readers understand Ahmet’s situation?
It shows the contrast between the children’s normal school life and Ahmet’s difficult past.
How does the story end?
Ahmet is eventually reunited with his family, giving the story a hopeful ending.
Where was the book first published?
It was first published in London, United Kingdom.