Onjali Q. Raúf Knihy

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. Einfühlsam schildert Onjali Q. Raúf die Folgen von häuslicher Gewalt und lässt am Ende Mut und Hoffnung erstrahlen. Für Leser*innen ab 10 Jahren.

Ein neues Mädchen in der Gruppe malt nur in ihrem roten Buch und spielt nicht mit den anderen. Sie ist traurig, weil sie ihre Heimat und Freunde zurücklassen musste. Die Erzählerin hat einen Plan, um das Mädchen wieder zum Lächeln zu bringen.

"When quiet, nine-year-old Ahmet arrives in their classroom, a boy and his friends fail to draw him out but try a new plan after learning he is a Syrian refugee"--

Written with great empathy and Rauf’s trademark humour, The Great (Food) Bank Heist is a moving story that gives a child’s-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty.On Thursdays, Nelson, Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank – the food bank. With its shining tins and packets of food stacked from floor to ceiling, Nelson thinks it’s the best kind of bank there is. But there’s a thief in town, and the shelves of the food bank are getting emptier each day, leaving people hungrier than ever. For the sake of his family and everyone else’s, Nelson needs to make them stop. But can he and his friends really be the ones to catch the bank robber?

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. Touching on themes of historical racism, missing histories and the concept of a universal family, The Lion Above the Door shines a light on the stories our history books have yet to contain and the power of friendships that can last through generations.

There used to be an empty chair at the back of my class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He's eight years old (just like me), but he's very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn't like sweets - not even lemon sherbets, which are my favourite! But the truth is, Ahmet really isn't very strange at all. He's a refugee who's run away from a War. A real one. With bombs and fires and bullies that hurt people. And the more I find out about him, the more I want to be his friend. That's where my best friends Josie, Michael and Tom come in. Because you see, together we've come up with a plan.

This picture book showcases the imaginative collaboration between Onjali Q. Raúf and Pippa Curnick, known for their bestselling work, The Boy at the Back of the Class. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it promises to captivate young readers and inspire their creativity. The authors bring their unique talents together once again to create a delightful experience for children, emphasizing themes of friendship and adventure.

The narrative centers on ten-year-old Ahmet, known as the Most Famous Refugee Boy in the World, and his friends who advocate for him and other refugee children in Britain. Through their experiences, the stories highlight themes of friendship, resilience, and the challenges faced by refugees, showcasing the power of solidarity and support in overcoming adversity.

From Onjali Q. Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes a hardback collection of seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and messages of hope. Beautifully illustrated by Katarzyna Doszla in full colour, with gorgeous details such as a ribbon marker and patterned endpapers, this is a book to be cherished for years to come.