A review by awaywithforestfae
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Another one I read for class, and I really loved it!! Planet Omar is packed full of humour which adults and children alike can enjoy. There's also lots of very relatable things to growing up, and growing up British which made it even more amusing!

I liked how a lot of the parts in Omar's life that related to Islam were explained, so it was accessible to readers that don't know much about Islam. It would also have made it very relatable to Muslim children reading the book, and the representation was wonderful to see. 

The focus on character made for some insightful writing, alongside the humour, going deeper into why certain characters acted the way they did. The ending, in relation to this, was really very heartwarming! 

The diary style writing reminded me of books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Lottie Brooks, so I think the children in my class will really enjoy this book.

All in all, I'd recommend this to someone who wants a funny and heartwarming middle grade read.