Refugee (Graphic Novel)

By Alan Gratz, Syd Fini (Illustrator)

Three children flee danger across decades, seeking refuge and uncovering unexpected connections.

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176 pages· 10,549 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are three children from different eras and continents, each fleeing their war-torn homes. Josef escapes Nazi Germany, Isabel braves the sea from Cuba, and Mahmoud treks through Europe from Syria. As they face unimaginable dangers, their stories intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing the enduring hope of finding refuge. What connections will bind their fates together?

From the publisher

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation!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 must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. 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.Refugee is a modern classic that has spent over 5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and garnered several awards and much acclaim. Brought to life with rich, gorgeous illustrations by artist Syd Fini, this hotly anticipated graphic novel will attract a whole new generation of fans.

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