80 pages 2 hours read

Alan Gratz

Refugee

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

800L

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Music
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature