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Alan Gratz

Refugee

Alan GratzFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Alan Gratz

Refugee

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1930s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Refugee by Alan Gratz follows three refugee children from different eras: Josef fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939, Isabel escaping Castro's Cuba in 1994, and Mahmoud leaving war-torn Syria in 2015. Each child faces severe hardships and personal losses as they seek safety and a better future amidst political turmoil. The book addresses traumatic events, including war violence and loss.

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Adventurous

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

82,049 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alan Gratz’s Refugee has garnered praise for its compelling, interwoven narratives of child refugees from different eras, offering a poignant portrayal of their struggles. The characters are widely regarded as authentic and relatable, although some criticize the pacing as uneven. Overall, it effectively fosters empathy and raises awareness about the refugee crisis.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Refugee?

Readers who enjoy Refugee by Alan Gratz are typically middle school to young adult readers interested in historical fiction and social issues. Similar to fans of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and A Long Walk to Water, they seek emotionally impactful stories that illuminate the struggles and resilience of young protagonists facing extraordinary challenges.

4.6

82,049 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1930s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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