Refugee
by Alan Gratz
Three young refugees, three eras, one unforgettable journey through history's repeated crises
Our Take
A teacher-favored historical novel with exceptional cross-curricular depth and moral complexity that delivers powerful emotional impact and real-world knowledge, though its serious tone limits humor and casual playground appeal.
✓ Perfect for
- • Readers ages 10-13 who are ready for emotionally powerful historical fiction
- • Kids who want to understand real-world events through personal stories
- • Families looking for meaningful read-aloud and discussion material
- • Classrooms studying immigration, world history, or social justice
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9781338324723
- Illustration
- none
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