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Refugee Hardcover – July 25, 2017

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,275 ratings
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The award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel from Alan Gratz tells the timely--and timeless--story of three different kids seeking refuge.

A New York Times bestseller!

JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world...

ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America...

MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe...

All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.

As powerful and poignant as it is action-packed and page-turning, this highly acclaimed novel has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than four years and continues to change readers' lives with its meaningful takes on survival, courage, and the quest for home.

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  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
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  5. Lexile measure
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  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  8. Publication date
    July 25, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    9780545880831
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0545880831
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More from Alan Gratz Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz merges the worlds of historical fiction and super hero comics in this one-of-a-kind graphic novel that is sure to be met with major enthusiasm from fans of all ages. This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home. Fire. Ice. Flood. Three climate disasters. Four kids fighting for their lives. Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. June 6, 1944: German forces are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. The only way to stop them? The biggest, most top-secret operation ever. An inventive and powerful new novel about the attack on Pearl Harbor. This riveting book explores themes of prejudice, power, and what it truly means to be a hero.

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Gr 5–7—Gratz presents three interrelated stories about surviving. The tales center on children and their families who are driven from their homes by war, violence, and unrest. Josef must leave Nazi-controlled Germany with his mother, his sister, and his mentally broken father (just returned to them from Auschwitz). He sails across the Atlantic Ocean on the ill-fated St. Louis only to be turned away from Cuba and returned to Europe. Isabel and her family live in Cuba and escape on a makeshift raft during the exodus in the 1990s. They flee the repression and poverty of Fidel Castro's rule. Mahmoud, a Syrian boy, and his family seek refuge from the ongoing war and violence in their home city of Aleppo. They board a dinghy in order to cross the Aegean sea from Turkey to Greece. All the entries share elements of hardship, fear, and trauma and stress the power of love, family, and incredible sacrifice. Gratz, who is known for well-written and well-researched historical fiction, doesn't disappoint. His latest is timely and moving. VERDICT This compelling novel will help young people make sense of today's refugee crisis. Meant to be read, discussed, and shared widely. A first purchase.—Patricia Feriano, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

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Praise for Refugee:

A New York Times Notable Book

An Amazon Best Book of the Year

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

A Kirkus Best Book of the Year

Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award

"Unflinching and sympathetic." -- The New York Times

"Grade A: A stunning, poignant novel." -- Entertainment Weekly

"Harrowing, timely." -- People Magazine

"A gripping, visceral, and hold-your-breath intense story." -- John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars

* "Gratz accomplishes a feat that is nothing short of brilliant, offering a skillfully wrought narrative laced with global and intergenerational reverberations that signal hope for the future. . . . Poignant, respectful, and historically accurate while pulsating with emotional turmoil, adventure, and suspense."

-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "[A] hard-hitting novel. . . . Filled with both tragic loss and ample evidence of resilience, these memorable and tightly plotted stories contextualize and give voice to current refugee crises, underscoring that these journeys are born out of a desperate need for security and safety." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Gratz, who is known for well-written and well-researched historical fiction, doesn't disappoint. His latest is timely and moving. . . . This compelling novel will help young people make sense of today's refugee crisis. Meant to be read, discussed, and shared widely." -- School Library Journal

"Some novels are engaging and some novels are important. Refugee is both." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys

"This heart-stopping novel is not only compelling -- it is necessary." -- Judy Blundell, National Book Award winning author of What I Saw and How I Lied

"An incredibly important, heartrending, edge-of-the-seat read, bringing light to the plight of immigrants who search for safety and freedom." -- Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of the New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book Echo

"With urgent, clear-eyed storytelling, Gratz's Refugee compellingly explores the desperation and strength that unites those struggling for a place to call home." -- Eliot Schrefer, New York Times bestselling author and two-time National Book Award finalist of Rescued and Endangered

"Full of struggle, heroism, and non-stop adventure, Refugee is not only an important book, it's a terrific story." -- Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of the New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book The War That Saved My Life

"Powerful and compelling. Refugee is a story about what unites us all." -- Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of Moving Target

Praise for Projekt 1065:

* "While the book is replete with fascinating historical insight, Gratz has also crafted a suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With short, action-packed chapters, it is a great choice for reluctant readers as well... A winning combination of action, suspense, and historical setting." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "A rare insider's glimpse into the Hitler Youth: animated, well-researched, and thought-provoking." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"[A] high-action spy thriller." -- Booklist

Praise for Prisoner B-3087:

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Golden Sower Award, 2014-2015 Winner Nebraska

Isinglass Teen Read Award, 2014-2015 Winner New Hampshire

Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award, 2014-2015 Winner Pennsylvania

Junior Book Award, 2015-2016 Winner South Carolina

Grand Canyon Reader Award, 2015-2016 Winner Arizona

Truman Readers Award, 2015-2016 Winner Missouri

Readers Choice Awards, Winner 2015-2016 Virginia

Volunteer State Book Award Winner, 2015-2016 Tennessee

"A powerful story, well told." -- School Library Journal

"A bone-chilling tale not to be ignored." -- Kirkus Reviews

"[A] remarkable survival story." -- Booklist

"Gratz ably conveys . . . fatalism, yearning, and determination in the face of the unimaginable." -- Publishers Weekly

"Heartbreaking, gripping, raw, and emotional . . . storytelling at its finest." -- VOYA

Praise for Code of Honor:

"Readers will be swept up by both the intrigue and the rapid pacing... Kamran is a smart and sympathetic narrator, and readers will be happy to spend time with him in this action-packed thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Exciting, at times ripped from the headlines, and scary, this cinematic work has layers of intrigue and danger in each scene... will appeal to a variety of readers and will raise questions about patriotism, loyalty, and trust... A winner." -- School Library Journal

"Vivid characters and timely topics, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, contribute to making Code of Honor a first-rate novel." -- VOYA

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545880831
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (July 25, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545880831
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545880831
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10+ years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 800L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,275 ratings

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I'm the author of a number of books for young readers, including Refugee, Allies, Grenade, Projekt 1065, Prisoner B-3087, and Ban This Book. I live in the mountains of western North Carolina with my family, where I enjoy reading, playing games, and eating pizza. Follow me on Twitter: @alangratz

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REFUGEE powerfully connects the perils of refugees past and the plight of refugees present in this timely story. Alan Gratz carefully weaves the settings of WWII Nazi Germany, 1990’s Cuba, and modern day Aleppo in these three intricate stories that journey separately and ultimately together. The daunting journeys of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud will grip young readers and show them that being a refugee is not a choice, but it is a matter of life and death, and the journey to find peace and a place to live in safety is far from a crime. I hope young readers will move through the alternating stories of these young, brave refugees, and wonder if they would ever be so bold and so courageous, and when they hear stories on the news or read the headlines, they will remember Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud, and remember that there are children currently running for their lives and then wonder what they can do to help.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a grand slam read for young adolescent who doesn’t like to read.
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I got this as a read aloud for Grandpa and grandson to read. We read three chapters on FaceTime every night before bed. It was thrilling and educational It made reading cool.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read - and a profound look at harrowing experiences so many children face on a regular basis.
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Oh my goodness. This book. These characters. Refugee by Alan Gratz is middle grade literature at its finest, and once again, my mind is blown by the quality and richness of the stories that are available to our children. Kid lit has come such a long way since I was little, and I love it so much! I’d heard huge accolades about Refugee, and I’m always a bit nervous to read something when my expectations are set so high. But this book didn't let me down. To the contrary, Refugee exceeded my expectations. Simply put: it was absolutely phenomenal.

Refugee tells three seemingly separate stories that all merge in beautiful ways at the end. Josef is a young Jewish boy living in Nazi Germany in the 1930s. With the horrific threat of concentration camps on the near horizon, he boards the St. Louis with his family, seeking refuge on the other side of the world. Isabel is a Cuban girl, and her story is set in 1994 as riots and unrest plague her community and her country. She and her family set out on a scrappy raft for Miami, hoping for freedom and safety. Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015. When a bomb strikes his home and his entire world is torn apart by violence, he and his family begin a harrowing journey to Europe. All three kids are driven from their homes due to extreme danger, and all embark on unimaginable voyages towards refuge and freedom.

I cannot get over this book. The characterization was stellar. The settings were vivid and authentic, and though the stories shared many similarities, the uniqueness of each journey was made evident through the authors meticulously researched details. The pacing was terrific, the pages begged to be read, and the suspense left me with my heart in my throat. This is a must read -- for learning about world history, for providing windows into the harrowing experiences so many children face on a regular basis, and for recognizing that, despite our differences, we all long for the same things: safety, security, and a welcoming homeland in which to establish our roots. Two trunks up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very compelling, gripping, gutting
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The way to a more peaceful world is through our children. We must raise a generation of compassionate souls who understand the interconnectedness of all people and see the humanity in every individual. Only through sharing stories can we truly come to understand each other and to recognize that we all share the same fundamental needs. Refugee is one of those books that will awaken one’s heart and soul and move one to take action, get involved, pay more attention, stand up for others. Recommended for ages 10+.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best book I ever read.
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In the book Refugee, by Alan Gratz, the main characters Joseph, Mahmoud and Isabella are individually sent on journeys to discover their new lives. The book follows them in different timelines. The characters treks were not always a walk in the park. There was death, chaos and destruction all around. On the other hand, there were the quality moments giving them hope.

In the beginning of the book, Mahmoud found many ways to survive this is what he said he did, “Head down, hoodie up, eyes on the ground. The trick was to be invisible. Blend in. Disappear.” Mahmoud survive by blending in with his surroundings, he did this so he could be able to be with his family. Mahmoud did this to face the hardships of Syria and he never gave up. Additionally, one instance of turmoil was when the character Mahmoud and his family were forced to surrendered their newborn daughter to a random woman in order to save her. His family wanted to find her again and Ruthie (Joseph's sister) explained to Mahmoud, “And together we’ll find her, yes? I promise. We’ll find her and bring her home.” Ruthie told this to Mahmoud because her brother gave up his life for her to live out her life. Isabella and the ones she left Cuba with, were on the coast of Miami and determined to attain freedom. They said, “When were close enough in, the tide will take us the rest of the way. Or we’ll swim” Isabella and her new family were so close to their end goal they just kept going, even without an engine they faced the hardships and never gave up.

Overall, this was an amazing book, perhaps even one of my favorites. I found that I could not put it down. It was well written and it all transitioned smoothly. Alan Gratz has become my favorite author, since this is the third book I have read by him and absolutely loved. I would recommend this book to all my friends, family, and even strangers.
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Rowen Hansen
4.0 out of 5 stars Sad, but True
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I liked Refugee because it is based off real-life events that actually happened. I also enjoyed it because you were constantly engaged in the book and always on the edge of your seat. It discussed the Nazis invading Germany and doing terrible things to Jews. I also found it interesting because one of the main characters Josef, does brave and amazing things. I didn’t like how sad and suspenseful it was. It also made me angry to read about the way Nazis treated Jews. I would recommend this book to anyone 12+ who enjoys historical or non-fiction. Some changes I would like to make to the book would be a happier ending and less sadness and misery. Overall it was an interesting and engaging book that I never wanted to stop reading.
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Debra Burney
5.0 out of 5 stars If you read this book you will fall in love with it
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this book has 3 different perspectives and it is an amazing read.
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Colette
5.0 out of 5 stars Tough to put down
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This book was recommended by a middle school teacher. Amazing , terrifying, brave stories. Everyone should read this book, It shows how we are more similar than we think.
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Douglas Heigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
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This book was hard to put down. I love how all the characters end up being connected. Great book to remind us of the tragedy and devastation of what war can do.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift idea for teen boy
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Incredible stories combined with real facts and real life. It shows the reality and what people have to go through for a hope and a better life.
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