The boy in the back of the class

With humor and emotion, "The Boy at the Back of the Class" offers a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.

There was an empty chair at the back of my class, but now a new boy named Ahmed was sitting in it.

He's eight years old (just like me), but he's weird. He never talks, never smiles, and doesn't like sweets—not even lemonade, which is my favorite!

But the truth is, Ahmed is no stranger at all. He's a refugee fleeing a war. A real war. A war filled with bombs, fires, and bullying that hurts people.

The more I found out about him, the more I wanted to be his friend.

This is where my best friends Josie, Michael, and Tom come in. Because as you can see, together we've come up with a plan.