The Star Outside My Window
(Author) Onjali Q. Rauf'My mum is up there somewhere. She's waiting -- I can feel it. I just have to find her in time, that's all ... Because when I do, I'll know the truth about who stole her. ' Told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from the author of The Boy at the Back of the Class. On her tenth birthday, Sophie makes a wish -- a wish for her mum. After school that same day, Sophie and her brother are rushed out of school and driven far, far away. So Sophie sets out to find out the truth -- about the wish and about what happened to her mother. And in doing so she ends up on an adventure she never could have foreseen...one that involves a very clever squirrel, a homeless man named Harry, the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, and the biggest star in Hollywood... A story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence.
Onjali Q. Rauf
Onjali Q. Rauf is a British author known for her impactful and thought-provoking children's books. Her writing style is characterized by tackling difficult and important topics such as social justice, human rights, and empathy in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. One of her most notable works is "The Boy at the Back of the Class," which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2019. This book follows the story of a young refugee boy and highlights themes of kindness, friendship, and understanding. Rauf's contributions to literature have been praised for their ability to spark conversations and promote empathy among readers. Her work has had a significant impact on the children's literature genre, inspiring readers of all ages to think critically about the world around them.
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