In Year 4 we are reading 'Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy' by Zanib Mian.
When Omar hears that his family's favorite mosque is at risk of shutting down due to lack of funds, he knows he has to do something. And with the help of his best friend Charlie and another unlikely ally, a great idea is born--a school talent contest!
Omar and his friends are super excited about their plan, that is until Omar's sister, Maryam, decides she and her friends are going to raise money, too, and the competition is on. The boys' talent show is a huge success but disaster strikes right at the end--all the money goes missing. Omar has no choice but to become a super spy to track down a foe much more wily than his sister.
Malaki says: 'I think it is really funny, especially when Omar imagines an imaginary dragon!'
Bukumni says: 'I like it because it's nice when two characters don't get along at first but then become friends.'
Maryam says: 'I like it because it is funny when Omar's little brother, Esa, is doing funny things at the mosque.'
We would give the Planet Omar series 5 stars because it is hilarious and exciting to read.
