tells two poignant tales of modern-day heroism, from Onjali Q. Raúf, acclaimed author of The Boy At the Back of the Class. Featuring supermarket thieves, a visit with the Queen, and plenty of laughs, this two-novella collection follows Ten-year old Ahmet, once known as the “Boy at the Back of the Class,” who became the Most Famous Refugee Boy in the World when he and his friends stood up for refugee children like him all over Britain.
As in her previous books, Heroes Like Us does not shy away from discussing important topics such as poverty, food insecurity, and immigration, as Onjali Q. Raúf explores each with a deft touch, engaging readers with ideas and situations to ponder and understand.
Onjali is the founder and CEO of HerStory, the UK nonprofit working to fight human trafficking and gender-based abuses and crimes. She is an active voice on the humanitarian front, and her books are an extension of these worthy and important efforts.---from the publisher
176 pages 978-0593488195 Ages 8-12
Keywords: immigration, heroes, poverty, hunger, understanding others, diversity, diverse book, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old
