Refugee by Alan Gratz

October 15, 2024 2:37 PM

From Kirkus: Poignant, respectful, and historically accurate while pulsating with emotional turmoil, adventure, and suspense. (maps, author’s note) (Historical fiction. 10-14)

From SLJ: VERDICT This compelling novel will help young people make sense of today's refugee crisis. Meant to be read, discussed, and shared widely.

This is Part 1 of the YA and Middle Grade October bookclub.

posted by CMcG (2 comments total)

I loved this. I thought the reviews were spot on and this would likely be a compelling book for a large age range. A great family read aloud for preteens who are thinking about the state of the world.
posted by CMcG at 2:39 PM on October 15, 2024

I was really entranced by how the storylines came together. It didn't seem like a cheap twist and it recontextualized everything that came before.
posted by rikschell at 6:45 PM on October 16, 2024 [1 favorite]