4+years
The Girl at the Front of the Class
Author: Onjali Q. RaufIllustrator: Pippa CurnickMrs 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