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Planet Omar

This series chronicles the adventures of a young boy with a vibrant imagination, who uses his creativity to navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. From the challenges of starting at a new school and dealing with bullies to understanding cultural differences, the protagonist finds strength in his family and friends. The books offer humorous and relatable stories that explore themes of courage, friendship, and the importance of diverse perspectives. It's a heartwarming collection that provides both mirrors and windows for young readers.

Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission
Planet Omar
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

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  1. 1

    Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik's fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.

    Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
  2. 2

    Welcome back to Planet Omar! The second book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. * Chosen asThe Times Children's Book of the Week: 'Mian's gentle mixing of humour and Muslim tradition is fresh and necessary' * Omar and his friends have been saving up their pocket money for ages so they can have the world's most epic Nerf Blaster battle. But when Omar discovers that his mosque is in trouble, they decide to donate their pennies to help save it. Then they try to raise some more money by: Doing some chores (boorrring) Selling some home-made cookies (deeelicious) Holding a talent contest (YESSSSSSS) Everything goes PERFECTLY until the money mysteriously goes missing. Can they work out who has taken it in time to stop the mosque closing down? And what exactly is Omar's sister Maryam hiding in her room...? *Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.* Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it 'irresistible reading'!

    Planet Omar
  3. 3

    The third hilarious book from the amazing brain of Omar! The combination of Zanib Mian's hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik's fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series absolutely perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.

    Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission