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The Boy at the Back of the Class – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Modern Classic, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Boy At the Back of the Class

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

The Boy at the Back of the Class: Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child’s perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award.

Themes: Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Conflict and War | Migration | Family | Friendship

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