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Which author describes 'Refugee' as an 'incredibly important, heartrending, edge-of-the-seat read'?
Which author describes 'Refugee' as an 'incredibly important, heartrending, edge-of-the-seat read'?
- John Green
- Christina Diaz Gonzalez
- Eliot Schrefer
- Pam Muñoz Ryan (correct)
Eliot Schrefer has won the National Book Award.
Eliot Schrefer has won the National Book Award.
True (A)
Who is the award-winning author of 'Moving Target'?
Who is the award-winning author of 'Moving Target'?
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
'Refugee' has been recognized by which of the following as a best book of the year? (Select all that apply)
'Refugee' has been recognized by which of the following as a best book of the year? (Select all that apply)
'Refugee' is a story about children fleeing their ______.
'Refugee' is a story about children fleeing their ______.
What is a central theme of 'Refugee'?
What is a central theme of 'Refugee'?
Kirkus Reviews rated 'Refugee' as nothing short of brilliant.
Kirkus Reviews rated 'Refugee' as nothing short of brilliant.
Who described 'Refugee' as 'a gripping, visceral, and hold-your-breath intense story of three young refugees'?
Who described 'Refugee' as 'a gripping, visceral, and hold-your-breath intense story of three young refugees'?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a praise for the book 'Refugee'?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a praise for the book 'Refugee'?
'Refugee' is described as a gripping, visceral story.
'Refugee' is described as a gripping, visceral story.
Who is the author of the book 'Refugee'?
Who is the author of the book 'Refugee'?
'Refugee' explores themes of love, family, and __________.
'Refugee' explores themes of love, family, and __________.
Which character's story takes place in Berlin in 1938?
Which character's story takes place in Berlin in 1938?
Match the characters with their locations and time periods:
Match the characters with their locations and time periods:
'Refugee' emphasizes the struggles faced by immigrants.
'Refugee' emphasizes the struggles faced by immigrants.
What type of read is 'Refugee' described as?
What type of read is 'Refugee' described as?
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Refugee
Refugee
A person who flees their home country due to danger.
Josef
Josef
A Jewish boy fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938.
Isabel
Isabel
A Cuban girl fleeing Castro's regime in 1994.
Mahmoud
Mahmoud
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Interwoven Narratives
Interwoven Narratives
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Publication Year
Publication Year
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New York Times Notable Book
New York Times Notable Book
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Junior Library Guild Selection
Junior Library Guild Selection
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Josef's Journey
Josef's Journey
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Isabel's Journey
Isabel's Journey
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Mahmoud's Journey
Mahmoud's Journey
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Map Inclusion
Map Inclusion
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Quotes
Quotes
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Author's Note
Author's Note
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Critical Acclaim
Critical Acclaim
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Study Notes
The Book: "Refugee" by Alan Gratz
- The book "Refugee" by Alan Gratz tells three separate stories of refugees from three different time periods: Josef (1938-1939), Isabel (1994), and Mahmoud (2015).
- Each chapter alternates between the three narratives.
- The book opens with Josef.
- The book contains several quotes from well-known authors and reviewers.
- It is a New York Times Notable Book and an Amazon Best Book of the Year
- The story is praised for exploring the desperation and strength of seeking a new home.
- The book also contains a map, author’s note, acknowledgments about the author, and a sneak peek into two other books by Alan Gratz, “Projekt 1065” & "Grenade"
Refugee - Book Information
- The book "Refugee" by Alan Gratz was published in 2017.
- It was a New York Times Notable Book and was named best of the year by several publications.
- It was also a Junior Library Guild Selection.
- The book tells the stories of three young refugees from different parts of the world.
- Josef is a Jewish boy fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938.
- Isabel is a Cuban girl fleeing Castro's regime with her family in 1994.
- Mahmoud is a Syrian boy fleeing the civil war in 2015.
- Authors Judy Blundell, Eliot Schrefer, Christina Diaz Gonzalez, John Green, Ellen Silva, School Library Journal, Booklist, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley all praised the book.
Refugee - Character Journeys
- Josef's journey begins in Berlin, Germany in 1938 and takes him to Hamburg, then on a ship across the Atlantic Ocean.
- He eventually arrives in Cuba.
- Isabel's journey begins in Cuba in 1994 and takes her on a perilous journey through the Straits of Florida on a raft.
- She eventually arrives in Miami, Florida.
- Mahmoud's journey begins in Aleppo, Syria in 2015, he goes through Turkey and eventually reaches Greece.
- He then travels through Macedonia, Serbia, and Hungary on his journey to Germany.
- His journey ends in Berlin, Germany in 2015.
- The book's chapters are interweaved, with specific dates and locations being shared for all three characters on the same pages.
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Test your knowledge on 'Refugee' by Alan Gratz, which weaves together the stories of three young refugees across different eras. Explore themes of struggle, resilience, and the quest for a new home as you answer questions about the characters and their journeys. This quiz will challenge your understanding of this acclaimed novel's narratives and historical contexts.
