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Omar Rising Hardcover – February 1, 2022

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“Irresistibly appealing and genuinely inspiring—a story that helps us to see the world more clearly, and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it.” —Rebecca Stead, author of Newbery Award Winner When You Reach Me

In this compelling companion to
New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Amal's friend Omar must contend with being treated like a second-class citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding school.

Omar knows his scholarship to Ghalib Academy Boarding School is a game changer, providing him—the son of a servant—with an opportunity to improve his station in life. He can't wait to experience all the school has to offer, especially science club and hopefully the soccer team; but when he arrives, his hopes are dashed. First-year scholarship students aren't allowed to join clubs or teams—and not only that, they have to earn their keep doing menial chores. At first Omar is dejected—but then he gets angry when he learns something even worse—the school deliberately "weeds out" kids like him by requiring them to get significantly higher grades than kids who can pay tuition, making it nearly impossible for scholarship students to graduate. It's a good thing that in his favorite class, he’s learned the importance of being stubbornly optimistic. So with the help of his tightknit new group of friends—and with the threat of expulsion looming over him—he sets out to do what seems impossible: change a rigged system.
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More from Aisha Saeed A New York Times Bestseller! Amal has big dreams of being a teacher, until a nightmarish encounter with her village's ruling family has her facing her biggest setbacks yet . . . In this compelling companion to New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Amal's friend Omar must contend with being treated like a second-class citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding school. When Naila breaks her parent’s “no dating” rule by falling in love with Saif, her parents rush her to Pakistan to quickly marry her to a husband they’ve found. Her only hope of escape is Saif… if he can find her before it’s too late.

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Gr 5 Up-When 12-year-old Omar gets accepted into Ghalib Academy for Boys, he knows it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In this companion novel to Saeed's Amal Unbound, Omar's Pakistani village is all rooting for him. Omar's mom works as a servant for Amal's family, and Omar and Amal have been lifelong friends. While Omar is excited for this opportunity, he hates how beginnings are always tied to endings, but he realizes he has to leave behind all he knows to create a better life for himself. When he arrives, Omar's roommate is fellow scholarship student, Kareem. Across the hall, wealthy Aiden arrives with servants in tow, declaring their new school a dump. Omar observes that he and Aiden are at the same school but somehow see it so differently. Initially unbenownst to them, scholarship students face different unspoken criteria. Unofficially, they are in a "weed out" year their first year, and have to get a nearly impossible A+ average to keep their scholarship. Omar works diligently, doing everything possible to stay at Ghalib. As the year progresses and the other students learn of the inequities, the students band together to help. Omar learns many lessons along the way about people not being who he thinks they are, including Aiden and Headmaster Moiz. Saeed has successfully created multi-layered characters who are rich in their culture, their drive to succeed, and their family values. VERDICT A richly woven tale with characters all will root for; readers will be outraged at life's unfairness, and cheer for Omar's success. A stellar novel which may open eyes to the inequities many young people face in their lives.-Michele Shawα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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★ "Saeed thoughtfully portrays the power dynamics and income inequality present at Ghalib while also highlighting the strong bonds Omar creates with his fellow scholarship winners. The cooperation and organization the boys demonstrate while figuring out how to advocate for themselves also serve as inspiring models for readers. A powerful tale about a preteen pushing back against systemic injustice." —
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Saeed has successfully created multi-layered characters who are rich in their culture, their drive to succeed, and their family values. A richly woven tale with characters all will root for; readers will be outraged at life’s unfairness, and cheer for Omar’s success. A stellar novel which may open eyes to the inequities many young people face in their lives." —
School Library Journal, starred review

"An uplifting story about an underdog whose work ethic and 'stubbornly optimistic' outlook drive him to make real change for himself and others while gaining the confidence that no matter what other challenges life brings, he 'will be okay.'” —
Horn Book

"Will he be kept down, or will he fight the system? Fight, of course! Saeed has woven an illuminating and inspiring companion to the popular
Amal Unbound (2018), giving readers a wonderfully detailed look at life in Pakistan. Readers will root for Omar and his friends, deflate when they are detoured, and rise with their successes. An excellent story of perseverance that resonates long after the last page." —Booklist

“Irresistibly appealing and genuinely inspiring—a story that helps us to see the world more clearly, and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it.” —Rebecca Stead, author of Newbery Award Winner
When You Reach Me

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nancy Paulsen Books (February 1, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593108582
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593108581
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
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Aisha Saeed (aishasaeed.com) is a Pakistani American writer, teacher, and attorney. Her writings have appeared in publications including The Orlando Sentinel, Muslim Girl magazine, and BlogHer. As one of the founding members of the much talked about We Need Diverse Books Campaign, she is helping to change the conversation about diversity in literature. She is also a contributing author to the highly acclaimed Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women, which features the story of her own (happily) arranged marriage. Aisha lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and sons.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
    My daughter loved reading it !!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
    I listened to the audiobook and I highly recommend it as the narrator is top-notch. The story is just as excellent. Omar Rising is inspiring, hopeful, and powerful. It touches on topics like inequality, justice, and class disparities in a way that can open up important conversations with young readers of all backgrounds. I rooted so hard for Omar and his friends. This book is a must-have in schools, classrooms, and personal libraries.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
    I read the original Amal Unbound with my students this year. As an end-of-year activity, they chose our final novel and, since they had loved Amal’s story so much, selected Omar Rising as our last read. While they still enjoyed the book overall, the decreased intensity of the plot, the weaker themes, and the differences in author’s word choice (more common figurative language incorporated) left me somewhat disappointed.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
    Saeed can tell a story like no other. Her characters become your best friends.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
    What worked:
    The book deals with important social issues of inequality, prejudice, and injustice. Initially, Omar is unaware he’s a victim of these problems and is thankful for the opportunities offered with his scholarship to a prestigious, private school. He continues to have dreams of becoming an astronomer but they’re challenged when he learns that he needs to complete community service each week and he can’t participate in extracurricular activities. He knows he’s from a poor family but he doesn’t feel poor until he’s called a charity case by a rich, enabled classmate.
    The author delves into Omar’s thoughts and feelings allowing readers to experience his frustrations and fragile morale. He has high hopes for the school and understands it will be more difficult than his previous education. He experiences joy and success on the soccer field and in math class so he’s especially upset when he learns he can’t be part of the school team. Readers will fully understand the unfairness of the school when Omar’s effort and commitment are questioned while he’s already putting in extra time studying and working in the kitchen. Hopes for remaining in the school dwindle as the plot moves along.
    Omar has a supportive group of friends, some with scholarships and some without. They come from different family backgrounds with different levels of wealth but they still treat each other as comrades. The scholarship students are burdened with extra expectations so they realize they may need to share their individual talents in order to survive their classes. Omar is constantly told that he needs to allow time to relax but he feels like he needs to spend all of his time studying. He doesn’t want to cause his family stress and he doesn’t want to let the school know about his troubles. He eventually confides in his best friend from home and she provides him with valuable advice that begins to produce optimism.
    What didn’t work as well:
    I’m not sure if a boy struggling to succeed in school will fully engage young readers but the story is so much more than that. Yes, much of the plot involves Oliver’s struggles with English class and meeting the school’s requirements but the true story is about an underdog battling to defeat injustice.
    The Final Verdict:
    The story will resonate with lovers of underdog stories and the author saves a couple of surprises for the second half of the book. Injustice always creates emotional responses within readers so their engagement should be guaranteed. I recommend you give this book a shot.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
    Omar Rising is a book that many people will identify with. It deals with inequality, social class, pressure, civil disobedience, and overcoming disappointment. Omar earns a scholarship to Ghalib Academy, a prestigious boarding school. It's a rare opportunity to change his and his family's future. Coming from a low-income family and growing up without a father, the odds have been stacked against him for years. All his family and friends are happy for him, but he carries the weight of responsibility for himself and others in his village who want him to succeed.

    Omar and the other scholarship kids discover the deck is stacked against them. He has been excited about learning new things, playing sports, and joining clubs that stimulate his interests. Instead, he finds a school that makes it nearly impossible for the scholarship kids to succeed. The rules are different for them. Not only can they not join clubs and sports for the first year, but their educational demands cause them to spend most waking hours in class or studying. Unlike the non-scholarship students, they must also do menial labor tasks during the week. Omar and his friends learn that the system often weeds out the scholarship kids. He makes several friends, including the children who come from money. Most of his teachers are great, except for his demanding English teacher. Even hard work and perseverance may not be enough against an unequal educational system.

    Aisha Saeed is an excellent writer. Omar Rising has well-developed and memorable characters who are easy to root for. As a retired educator, I recommend this book for upper elementary students in the 5th and 6th grades.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
    Amazing book. We will be using g it as a book study . Students were very interested in the book. I got the audible to save my voice and it has been great.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
    Had to get for my 8 year old for a summer reading list. Didn’t love the book. Felt the topics were very adult and my kid doesn’t understand the things mentioned like scholarships and rising up

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  • Miss F. Mukul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
    Easy read very enjoyable
  • anbessa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    Reviewed in France on May 31, 2022
    This story is fantastic I couldnt stop reading after I started... And even cryied out of stress then out of joy.. 🥰