Boy at the Back of the Class

• 4 June 2024
• 19:00 – 21:00
• £10.00
• Ages 2 – 18 years

Description

There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He’s nine 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!

After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist.

Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.

‘ A lovely, warm-hearted celebration of courage and friendship .’ The Guardian

‘ This is a beautiful, open-hearted debut that should help children be the best they can be and realise the power of kindness .’ Book Trust

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Location

• Rutland Street
• Leicester
• Leicester
• LE1 1SB

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