Refugee: The Graphic Novel by Alan Gratz is a graphic novel about three young refugees searching for safety and freedom and the invisible thread that connects them.
Josef is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany with his family. When his father is captured and released from a concentration camp, the family decides they need to leave the country. They find safe passage and board a ship to Cuba on the other side of the world.
Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. The country is plagued by riots and political unrest. She and her family set out on a raft after her father was beaten for participating in a political demonstration. They hope to find safety in America.
Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015, and his homeland is being destroyed by violence and war. After a missile destroys their home and nearly kills them, he and his family decide to emigrate to Europe.
The graphic novel is beautifully written and illustrated. It alternates among each child’s point of view. The author and illustrator do a great job showing their emotional and harrowing journey, filled with dangers. It is an informative and timely read that helps young readers develop empathy and understanding for others.
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