Text Publishing Omar Rising

In this compelling companion to the New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Omar finds a way to change the corrupt system in his new school.Omar, the son of a servant, is thrilled when he gets a scholarship to an elite school.But he's not so thrilled when he finds out that the school weeds out kids like him by requiring them to get higher grades than fee-paying kids - so it's almost impossible for scholarship students to graduate.On top of that, they aren't allowed to join clubs or teams, and have to do menial chores.It's a good thing Omar has learnt to hold on to his dreams.With the help of his friend Amal and his new school mates - and with the threat of expulsion looming over him -he sets out to do what seems impossible: change a rigged system.Omar Rising is an exciting middle-grade story about student activism, believing in yourself and fighting for justice.