
Written by Zanib Mian · Illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik
Book #1 in the Planet Omar series
Omar starts at a new school and has to deal with a bully while navigating friendships and learning about Islam.
Omar's world turns upside down when he moves to a new school, facing fears of mean kids and zombie teachers. A bully named Daniel makes life tough, claiming Muslims will be expelled. With a vivid imagination and a supportive family, Omar navigates these challenges, finding friendship and resilience. Can his creativity and humor help him overcome the obstacles and uncover the truth?
An exciting #OwnVoices middle-grade debut starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work is too hard or the kids are mean or the teacher is a zombie alien?! But when Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until a Big Mean Bully named Daniel makes every day a nightmare! Daniel even tells Omar that all Muslims are going to be kicked out of the country . . . Could that possibly be true? Luckily, Omar’s enormous imagination and goofy family help him get through life’s ups and downs. Omar’s funny, relatable narrative is the perfect answer to the call for both mirrors and windows to fill bookshelves with diverse stories.
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