Planet Omar Unexpected Super Spy

Omar returns with a crash as he opens his money box to reveal £42.53. Super cool! Omar has enough to buy a Laser Nerf Blaster. He plans the games he will play with Charlie and Daniel. However these are put to one side when Omar learns of the threat to his local mosque. This is special in his family. It’s the place of safety, friendship and where he realises his parents’ ‘secret smile’ of connection and love. Furthermore, the mosque has become a special place to his friends, and neighbours like Mrs Rogers.

Therefore, Omar resolves to begin fundraising. Yet, where to start? Obviously, he’ll donate his savings, but thereafter? Could a cake sale, bring and buy or even Charlie’s origami birds help? What about a talent show? It’s not like Omar’s scary headteacher would agree- is it? Then who might judge such an event?

Omar is such a positive, fallible, enthusiastic character that we love his company. His determination to work toward something special to his faith, family and community is inspiring. Furthermore, his flights of fancy, joy in his friendships and relationships, including Mrs Hutchinson’s curls and Lance Macintosh’s short trousers, are great fun. What a pleasure to welcome Planet Omar Unexpected Super Spy aboard the wagon!