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Refugee

Alan Gratz

Ages 10–16 NYT Best Seller

Readers rate it 4.2 (56 on Hardcover)

Released 2017

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High confidence

Sexual content

LGBTQ+ themes

Substance use

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A note for parents

Refugee tells three interconnected stories of children fleeing persecution across different time periods and continents, touching on the Holocaust, the Vietnam War, and modern-day Syrian refugee crises. While the subject matter is serious and emotionally heavy, the book is age-appropriate for mature upper elementary and middle-grade readers, emphasizing resilience, empathy, and human dignity. The violence and scary elements are historical/contextual rather than graphic, and the overall message is deeply humanizing and inspiring.

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From the publisher

A tour de force from the acclaimed author of "Prisoner B-3087, " this timely and powerful novel tells the story of three different children seeking refuge. Although they are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections tie their stories together in the end. A tour de force from the acclaimed author of "Prisoner B-3087, " this timely and powerful novel tells the story of three different children seeking refuge. Although they are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections tie their stories together in the end.

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  • FICTION
  • Diverse Characters
  • Strong Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Loveable Characters
  • tense
  • inspiring
  • emotional
  • dark
  • Adventure
  • Young Adult
  • Juvenile Fiction

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ISBN 9780545880831