This second book in the
Planet Omar series sees Omar and his friends coming together for a talent show to raise funds to save their mosque. It's a big success – at least, until all the money goes missing. Now, Omar must become a super spy to track down the villain who stole the money in this imaginative, uproarious adventure.
On sale: September 29, 2020
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 2-5
Page count: 224 Pages
ISBN: 9780593109243
Reading level: Lexile: 790L | Fountas/Pinnell: S
Zanib Mian was a science teacher before launching a small independent publisher, Muslim Children's Books. Passionate about representation in children's publishing, she is on the panel of judges for the prestigious Young Muslim Writers Awards.
Nasaya Mafaridik is based in Indonesia. Self-taught, she has a passion for children's books and bright, colourful stationery.
"This sequel to
Accidental Trouble Magnet (2020) retains the lighthearted humor of the first and continues to seamlessly weave Islamic and Pakistani cultures and Arabic and Urdu terms into the everyday lives and practices of Omar’s British Pakistani family. . . . [It] focuses on the importance of community and the spaces that foster identity, growth, and love. A charming follow-up for an endearing hero." -
Kirkus Reviews
"This highly-illustrated mystery will be devoured by any kid that reads it . . . Perfect to bridge the chapter book/graphic novel divide." -
Here & Now, WBUR
