Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet introduces ten-year-old Omar, a British Muslim boy with a wild imagination, as he navigates the rollercoaster of starting a new school, making friends, and trying to stay out of trouble — usually by imagining himself riding a dragon named H2O to escape his anxieties. Zanib Mian's warm, funny narrative and Nasaya Mafaridik's lively illustrations bring Omar's loving South Asian family and everyday struggles to life with humor and heart. This is a fantastic choice for students because it offers an authentic, joyful window into a Muslim family's daily life while normalizing anxiety, imagination, and the universal challenges of fitting in at a new school.

Publishing Details

Author : Zanib Mian

Illustrator : Nasaya Mafaridik

Author Nationality : United Kingdom

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 240

Size: 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Family, School, Friendship, Humor, About POC, Identity