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The Girl at the Front of the Class

Author: Onjali Q. RaufIllustrator: Pippa Curnick

Mrs Rivers' storytime is one of the best parts of the school day. It is disrupted when a new girl knocks on the door. The girl seems aloof and draws sad pictures – can she be helped? A timely refugee story with universal themes of friendship, connection and belonging.

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  • Onjali Q Raúf won the Blue Peter Book Award
  • Onjali Q Raúf won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize
  • Pippa Curnick won the Indie Book Awards 2024
  • Pippa Curnick won The Alligator's Mouth Award 2022
  • Own Voice
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Diverse cast