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A review by misterbelcher
Refugee by Alan Gratz
4.0
Absolutely a must read. I have to admit, I was quite unfamiliar with the crisis concerning Syrian refugees and the war, but now I feel much more educated on the topic. This book is fantastic as it offers different perspectives, from different time periods. I can honestly say that there wasn't one thing about this book I didn't enjoy. So full of detail, excitement, and heartbreak all in one! The historical fiction lens also allows readers to get a great sense of what was actually happening, but through a fictional character's story.
This book is also classified as a Young Adult novel and I absolutely think it should be required to use in a public school setting. Personally, I think it would fit best in a high school classroom. Why? I will admit, some of the content can be quite harsh and I think a bit much for middle school readers. Also, the book does lack dialogue, which is a usual characteristic for young adult literature. However, I think this would be perfect for high schoolers. It would allow students to consider different perspectives about topics they may either already know about, or know absolutely nothing about. It offers the great chance to compare and contrast different time periods and the settings that these different stories take place. And not to mention, its great for discussing all of the different connections that are to be made throughout this read. So many different elements of this book can be used in the classroom, and SHOULD be used in the classroom! All around fantastic read for all ages.
This book is also classified as a Young Adult novel and I absolutely think it should be required to use in a public school setting. Personally, I think it would fit best in a high school classroom. Why? I will admit, some of the content can be quite harsh and I think a bit much for middle school readers. Also, the book does lack dialogue, which is a usual characteristic for young adult literature. However, I think this would be perfect for high schoolers. It would allow students to consider different perspectives about topics they may either already know about, or know absolutely nothing about. It offers the great chance to compare and contrast different time periods and the settings that these different stories take place. And not to mention, its great for discussing all of the different connections that are to be made throughout this read. So many different elements of this book can be used in the classroom, and SHOULD be used in the classroom! All around fantastic read for all ages.