Onjali Q. Raúf Collection 5 Books Set - The Star Outside My Window & More - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Star Outside My Window
The Boy at the Back of the Class
The Great (Food) Bank Heist
The Lion Above the Door
The Night Bus Hero

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
This five-book paperback collection gathers the beloved middle-grade novels of Onjali Q. Raúf, an author celebrated for turning big, real-world issues into warm, page-turning stories for young readers. Each title tackles a different modern challenge, from foster care and refugee resettlement to food poverty and forgotten heroes, always through the eyes of a brave, ordinary child narrator. Raúf's storytelling blends humor, tenderness, and hope, making difficult subjects approachable without ever losing emotional honesty. Perfect for home reading, classroom discussion, or a school library shelf, this set offers young readers five distinct adventures united by empathy, courage, and belief in kindness.

About the Book
Onjali Q. Raúf writes middle-grade fiction that sits at the intersection of adventure and social awareness, and this five-book set showcases the full range of her storytelling gifts. In The Star Outside My Window, ten-year-old Aniyah copes with her mother's sudden disappearance by holding onto hope and searching the night sky for signs. The Boy at the Back of the Class follows a classroom of children as they welcome a new student who has fled war, learning what real friendship and allyship look like. The Great (Food) Bank Heist puts three resourceful kids at the center of a mission to fight hunger in their community, blending caper energy with genuine compassion. The Lion Above the Door sends its young hero on a quest to uncover a forgotten wartime story hidden in his own school, connecting history to present-day identity and belonging. The Night Bus Hero introduces a prickly, misunderstood boy whose chance encounters with the city's homeless community reshape his understanding of kindness and redemption. Across all five novels, Raúf never talks down to her readers; instead she trusts them to sit with difficult truths about the world while still delivering hope, humor, and a satisfying, page-turning plot. Told in first-person voices that feel authentic to their ages, the books are frequently used by teachers and parents as gentle entry points into conversations about immigration, homelessness, grief, and community. Together, they form a cohesive body of work perfect for readers who want stories that matter as much as they entertain.

Key Benefits

• Five complete Onjali Q. Raúf paperback novels in one convenient collection
• Ideal for independent middle-grade readers or guided classroom discussion
• Explores empathy, courage, and community through relatable child narrators
• Great conversation starter for topics like refugees, foster care, and homelessness
• Compact paperback format is easy to pack for school, travel, or bedtime reading
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
The Star Outside My Window — Ten-year-old Aniyah searches for hope and answers after her mother disappears and she enters foster care with her little brother.
The Boy at the Back of the Class — A group of classmates befriends Ahmet, a new student who has fled the Syrian refugee crisis, and learns the power of inclusion.
The Great (Food) Bank Heist — Three kids take matters into their own hands to help families facing food poverty in their community.
The Lion Above the Door — A young boy uncovers a hidden wartime story tied to his own school and family history.
The Night Bus Hero — A boy known for bullying is forced to confront his behavior after crossing paths with a local homeless man he once mocked.

About the Author
Onjali Q. Raúf MBE is a British author and human rights activist best known for her middle-grade novels that address real-world issues with warmth and hope. Her debut, The Boy at the Back of the Class, launched her as one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary children's fiction, and she has continued to write stories centered on empathy, justice, and belonging. Alongside her writing, Raúf is the founder of a charity supporting women and girls affected by domestic abuse and human trafficking, and this activism informs the compassionate, socially conscious themes running through all of her books.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set offers five heartfelt, unforgettable stories in one convenient paperback bundle — perfect for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or new addition to a classroom or home library. Young readers will find humor, hope, and real courage in every book, making this collection an easy favorite for kids who love stories with heart and meaning.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.