Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy: questions to ask and activities to try
Omar raises money for his mosque’s new roof, and then the money goes missing. Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy is a funny chapter book about solving a mystery fairly, without jumping to conclusions.
What age is it for? Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy is best for ages 7–10. Good for: Solving a mystery fairly, without jumping to conclusions.
Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy (Zanib Mian and Nasaya Mafaridik)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- Solving a mystery fairly, without jumping to conclusions
Read a chapter or two at a time and enjoy the doodles together. Before the end, ask your child who they think took the money, and why.
What it helps with
- Not jumping to conclusions
- Being fair to others
- Helping your community
- Reading longer chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why did the mosque need money?”
- “What were Omar’s ideas for raising it?”
- “Who did Omar suspect when the money went missing?”
- “Were you surprised by the ending?”
- “Why is it important not to blame someone too quickly?”
- “What could we do to help somewhere we care about?”
5-minute activities to try together
Spy notebook
Make a detective notebook and solve a small mystery at home, like where a hidden toy has gone, writing down each clue.
Fundraiser plan
Plan a pretend fundraiser together: choose a cause, an idea to raise money and a poster to tell people.
Free printables: Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 16 October 2026
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