The Night Bus Hero
Onjali Q. RaúfGetting in trouble is what Hector does best. He knows that not much is expected of him. In fact, he gets some of his most brilliant prank ideas while sitting in detention. But how far is too far? When Hector plays a prank on a homeless man & is seen & shamed by a schoolmate, he reaches a turning point. He wants to be viewed differently & decides to do something that will change his fate for the better. But will anyone take him seriously?
This moving story told with humor & heart presents readers with some recognizable characters, like a bully & a teacher’s pet, & introduces them to some they may not be so familiar with— like those who are homeless, who live on the street, & whose stories are equally meaningful & important. Readers...
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Onjali Q. Rauf is the founder of Making Herstory, an organisation mobilising men, women & children from all walks of life to tackle the abuse & trafficking of women & girls in the UK & beyond. She is also the founder of O's Refugee Aid Team, which provides support for refugee families surviving in Calais & Dunkirk.
She is an award-winning & best-selling author of books for children that tackle the issues of today. Her titles include The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Star Outside My Window, The Night Bus Hero, & The Lion Above the Door.