72 pages • 2 hours read
Alan GratzRefugee
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Alan Gratz’s Refugee has garnered praise for its compelling, interwoven narratives of child refugees from different eras, offering a poignant portrayal of their struggles. The characters are widely regarded as authentic and relatable, although some criticize the pacing as uneven. Overall, it effectively fosters empathy and raises awareness about the refugee crisis.
Who Should Read Refugee?
Readers who enjoy Refugee by Alan Gratz are typically middle school to young adult readers interested in historical fiction and social issues. Similar to fans of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and A Long Walk to Water, they seek emotionally impactful stories that illuminate the struggles and resilience of young protagonists facing extraordinary challenges.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
800L