Refugee
by Alan Gratz | Grades 6-9
Refugee by Alan Gratz intertwines the harrowing journeys of three young refugees from different eras and regions. Josef, a Jewish boy fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938, Isabel, a Cuban girl escaping the Castro regime in 1994, and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy striving for safety amidst the civil war in 2015, face perilous escapes and unimaginable hardships. Through their stories, Gratz masterfully highlights the enduring struggles and resilience of refugees across generations, illuminating the themes of hope, survival, and the quest for freedom.