Refugee
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The award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel from Alan Gratz tells the timely–and timeless–story of three different kids seeking refuge.
A New York Times bestseller!
JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world…
ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America…
MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe…
All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers — from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.
As powerful and poignant as it is action-packed and page-turning, this highly acclaimed novel was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than four years and continues to change readers’ lives with its meaningful takes on survival, courage, and the quest for home.
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ASIN : 0545880831
Publisher : Scholastic Press (July 25, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780545880831
ISBN-13 : 978-0545880831
Reading age : 10+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : 800L
Grade level : 4 – 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
Ethan Daniel Murphy –
fantastic!!!!!
What a gripping book! A must read. 3 stories. Connected across space and time. What gut punch, heart wrenching tale. And real, about real events.
Happily Ever Elephants –
A must read – and a profound look at harrowing experiences so many children face on a regular basis.
Oh my goodness. This book. These characters. Refugee by Alan Gratz is middle grade literature at its finest, and once again, my mind is blown by the quality and richness of the stories that are available to our children. Kid lit has come such a long way since I was little, and I love it so much! I’d heard huge accolades about Refugee, and I’m always a bit nervous to read something when my expectations are set so high. But this book didn’t let me down. To the contrary, Refugee exceeded my expectations. Simply put: it was absolutely phenomenal.Refugee tells three seemingly separate stories that all merge in beautiful ways at the end. Josef is a young Jewish boy living in Nazi Germany in the 1930s. With the horrific threat of concentration camps on the near horizon, he boards the St. Louis with his family, seeking refuge on the other side of the world. Isabel is a Cuban girl, and her story is set in 1994 as riots and unrest plague her community and her country. She and her family set out on a scrappy raft for Miami, hoping for freedom and safety. Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015. When a bomb strikes his home and his entire world is torn apart by violence, he and his family begin a harrowing journey to Europe. All three kids are driven from their homes due to extreme danger, and all embark on unimaginable voyages towards refuge and freedom.I cannot get over this book. The characterization was stellar. The settings were vivid and authentic, and though the stories shared many similarities, the uniqueness of each journey was made evident through the authors meticulously researched details. The pacing was terrific, the pages begged to be read, and the suspense left me with my heart in my throat. This is a must read — for learning about world history, for providing windows into the harrowing experiences so many children face on a regular basis, and for recognizing that, despite our differences, we all long for the same things: safety, security, and a welcoming homeland in which to establish our roots. Two trunks up.
K. Hardy –
Page Turner/Tear Jerker
I am a fourth grade teacher and have been looking for a new book to read aloud and I think this is the one! This book includes figurative language, lots of connections between the characters, historically accurate details that could be explored much further, connections with modern issues regarding refugees, and so much more. There is definitely some mature content discussed as Josef’s father recounts some of his experiences in a concentration camp, and the word “pissed” is used once. Would recommend this book for mature young readers only, or as a read aloud where an adult can be present to answer questions about our not always so pleasant history. This book is a page turner, but be prepared to have tissues at hand! I cried more than once. Without giving away too many details, just know this isn’t your typical “happily ever after” novel. It is a very realistic fiction that deals with the real challenges of being a refugee. People die, are separated, lost, reunited and go on to make an impact. Pick up this book whether you’re 10 or 50 for a great book that is an easy read!!Update: My class read this book as our last book of the year… I had a number of students say this was their favorite books we read all year (we read six other novels). I ended up using the audio book and it was a great decision! It was read by three different narrators and made it even more realistic! Such a great book that led to so many great connections and conversations. We had an amazing discussion at the end of the book and I feel good about helping shape my students views of acceptance and refugees.
Divya A –
Recommend this book
Perfect for book lovers. Very good book. My son love to have this book.
Karin Hansen –
Sad, but True
I liked Refugee because it is based off real-life events that actually happened. I also enjoyed it because you were constantly engaged in the book and always on the edge of your seat. It discussed the Nazis invading Germany and doing terrible things to Jews. I also found it interesting because one of the main characters Josef, does brave and amazing things. I didn’t like how sad and suspenseful it was. It also made me angry to read about the way Nazis treated Jews. I would recommend this book to anyone 12+ who enjoys historical or non-fiction. Some changes I would like to make to the book would be a happier ending and less sadness and misery. Overall it was an interesting and engaging book that I never wanted to stop reading.
JAGSimmons –
Great book!
Just what I expected! It’s a great book!
Kelly Neal –
Excellent
This book should be required reading in school! It is a great look into what people go through when they are forced to leave their homes and all that they know. It helps the reader grow in empathy and understanding of the plight of refugees.
Isabella Johnson –
Great!
I really enjoyed the plot of this book and all the details and characters included. I think it gives great perspective on different time periods in different areas.
Nicola Barker –
This was worth all the money I spent on it and more it was a really captivating read
AVNINDER V. –
Builds up the understanding and empathy in the right measure towards the plight of the suffering humanity.
Joaquim –
Tudo ok.
Jerico Perdon –
Taught this to my grade 7s and its a great way to start conversations about the human experience and learning about global issues.
Pollera –
la détente