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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet: Book 1 - Planet Omar (Paperback)
Zanib Mian (author), Nasaya Mafaridik (illustrator)Published: 18/04/2019
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.
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781444951226
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 198 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 20 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Zanib Mian is a properly brilliant and funny new voice in children's fiction - Booktrust
Big-hearted, funny and very entertaining - The Bookseller
The real pleasure of this book is Omar - his imagination, the pleasure he finds in ordinary things, his infectious zest for life make this irresistible reading. - Love Reading 4 Kids
A graphic chapter book in the style of the Tom Gates or Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Planet Omar takes in all sorts of issues, from dealing with school bullies and prejudice, especially against Omar's Muslim family, to forming new friendships and adjusting to change. Humorous, with a light touch. - The Guardian
Recommended by the 'Reading Well for children' programme. This provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children's mental health and wellbeing. Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families - The Reading Agency
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