Name: Refugee
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Author: Alan Gratz
ISBN: 9780545880831

Type

Physical Book

Author

Alan Gratz

Publisher

Scholastic

Year

2017

Language

English

Pages

352

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.1 x 14.7 x 3.0 cm

Weight

0.43 kg.

ISBN13

9780545880831

Synopsis "Refugee "

A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087), this timely -- and timeless -- novel tells the powerful story of three different children 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.This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.

Alan Gratz

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Alan Gratz is a renowned American writer specialized in young adult novels that combine history, adventure, and relevant social issues. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and holding a Master of Fine Arts, Gratz has captivated young readers with works like "Refugees", "Prisoner B-3087", and "Code of Honor", translated into several languages and internationally awarded.

With an engaging and well-researched narrative, his books address topics such as war, migration, and justice, fostering empathy and reflection. He currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his family, where he continues to write and share stories that inspire new generations.

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