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Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop

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Author Zanib Mian
Illustrated by Kyan Cheng
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Omar and his friends are up to a new heroic adventure in the fourth installment of this highly-illustrated middle-grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination.

Is there ever a good time to tell a lie?
 
When his best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar decides to take the blame to save Daniel from getting in trouble—which makes Omar feel like a total hero!
 
Being treated like a hero feels great, so he does it again. But then something more serious happens, and all eyes land on Omar. Uh-oh.
 
The principal is convinced that Omar must have done it. Will he and his friends be able to prove his innocence, or is his good reputation ruined forever?
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.

Kyan Cheng is a UK-based illustrator working mostly in publishing and greeting cards. Kyan's most recent work includes the Bella Broomstick series by Lou Kuenzler. When Kyan is not busy drawing or crafting, they love to cook, spend time with family and friends, and explore the great outdoors!
Praise for Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop

“A delightful, relevant addition to a very strong series . . . Omar’s lessons on mindfulness are timely.” –School Library Journal
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Omar and his friends are up to a new heroic adventure in the fourth installment of this highly-illustrated middle-grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination.

Is there ever a good time to tell a lie?
 
When his best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar decides to take the blame to save Daniel from getting in trouble—which makes Omar feel like a total hero!
 
Being treated like a hero feels great, so he does it again. But then something more serious happens, and all eyes land on Omar. Uh-oh.
 
The principal is convinced that Omar must have done it. Will he and his friends be able to prove his innocence, or is his good reputation ruined forever?

Author

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.

Kyan Cheng is a UK-based illustrator working mostly in publishing and greeting cards. Kyan's most recent work includes the Bella Broomstick series by Lou Kuenzler. When Kyan is not busy drawing or crafting, they love to cook, spend time with family and friends, and explore the great outdoors!

Praise

Praise for Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop

“A delightful, relevant addition to a very strong series . . . Omar’s lessons on mindfulness are timely.” –School Library Journal

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