Today Omar and Dad land in sunny Istanbul and ride a white ferry across blue water. In the Grand Bazaar Omar gets lost among stalls. Elif, a friendly local girl, takes his hand and helps him. Together they find the Blue Mosque domes and a soft ginger street cat. Omar lifts his yellow-strap camera and takes a happy photo.
This is a Level 8 book on Farm Island: 14-page stories with "was/were" for developing readers. It is narrated, and each word lights up as it is read aloud. In the app your child can read it, listen to it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
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Four ways to enjoy this story
Read
Every word ready to help.
Read to me
Listen while each word lights up.
Record me
Read aloud, then play it back.
Quiz
No mistakes wins a star.
Questions about Omar in Istanbul
Is "Omar in Istanbul" free to read?
"Omar in Istanbul" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.
What reading level is "Omar in Istanbul"?
It is a Level 8 book on Farm Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: 14-page stories with "was/were" for developing readers.
How does read-along work in "Omar in Istanbul"?
This book is narrated. On narrated pages each word lights up as it is spoken, karaoke style. Your child can also record their own reading and finish with a short quiz.
What age is "Omar in Istanbul" for?
Level 8 books suit children who are reading longer stories, usually around ages 7–10, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
