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Support thoughtful reading of Refugee by Alan Gratz, a novel weaving together the journeys of Josef, a Jewish boy fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939; Isabel, a girl leaving Cuba in 1994; and Mahmoud, a boy escaping war in Syria in 2015. Across different places and times, each searches for safety with their family. The story invites readers to explore courage, belonging and our shared humanity, with teacher guidance supporting sensitive discussion of persecution, displacement and loss.

These comprehensive guided reading plans support teacher-led discussion through questions exploring comprehension, inference, language, text organisation and author’s purpose. Students are encouraged to draw on evidence, explain their thinking and consider different perspectives. Conscious communication questions explore characters’ feelings and needs, nurturing empathy and a compassionate classroom, while suggested response activities extend understanding and strengthen connections between reading and writing.

Themes explored: refugees and displacement, family, survival, courage, resilience, hope, home and belonging, persecution, prejudice and discrimination, human rights, compassion and empathy, sacrifice, loss and grief, borders and barriers, shared humanity.

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Instant download: Please check your licence selection before completing payment. This purchase includes supporting resources; the novel is not included.