Refugee

In this compelling novel by Alan Gratz, three children—Josef from 1930s Nazi Germany, Isabel from 1994 Cuba, and Mahmoud from 2015 Syria—embark on perilous journeys in their quest for refuge. Each faces unimaginable dangers, including drownings, bombings, and betrayals, yet their stories are interwoven by themes of courage, survival, and hope. As they navigate their harrowing paths across continents and decades, the narrative highlights the timeless human desire for safety and home.