refugee

难民

The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year
 Unanimously recommended by bestselling authors such as "The Grey Zone," "The Fault in Our Stars," and "The Harmonica Man."

　　In a rapidly changing world, no one is an outsider.
　　Three turbulent eras, three stories of escape against fate,
　　In search of a home to settle down,
　　They ventured adrift on the high seas, sailing towards an unknown world...

　　Joseph grew up in a wealthy Jewish family. To escape Nazi persecution, he and his family boarded a ferry to Cuba. Just as they were fantasizing about a beautiful future, the Cuban government passed a policy refusing entry to Jews...
 
　　Facing severe material shortages, Isabel's family decided to abandon everything in their hometown and smuggle themselves from the Gulf of Mexico to the United States to find a way out. However, shortly after setting sail, a storm at sea blew their makeshift boat off course...

　　Since Mahmoud could remember, Syria had been caught in a hail of bullets due to civil war. An airstrike made him lose his home, forcing him to flee thousands of miles to Europe. Along the way, he and his family were constantly extorted by smugglers, and their rubber dinghy capsized at sea...

　　Joseph, Isabel, and Mahmoud, separated by nearly a century, struggled with their lives due to turbulent situations. At the end of their long journeys, will a new life full of hope await them, or a nightmare of losing loved ones? And what incredible encounters will fate bring to these three?

　　◎Keywords for this book: Refugees, Children's Human Rights, International Issues, Race, War, Inclusion and Acceptance.
　　◎No phonetic symbols, suitable for ages 10 and up.
　　◎Educational topic categories: Human Rights, Home Economics, Ocean
　　◎Learning domain categories: Language, Social Studies, Arts and Humanities, Comprehensive Activities

　　【Youth World】Series Introduction
　　1. Exclusive to junior high school students, reading suggestions for "young" teenagers aged 10-15.
　　2. Cool but not childish, with packaging and themes that appeal to teenagers.
　　3. Centered on teenagers, providing keywords for growth.
　　4. Profound yet accessible, high-quality texts for critical thinking.

Book Features

　　Feature 1: Based on real historical events, it connects three escape stories from different times and spaces through clever narrative techniques. The protagonists' resilience and courage in adversity not only changed their own destinies but also illuminated the dark corners of the world.

　　Feature 2: Encompasses major modern international issues: Nazi Germany (1938), Cuban migration wave (1994), Syrian civil war (2015). It has both historical depth and geographical breadth, suitable as supplementary material for social studies.

　　Feature 3: Awarded Best Book of the Year by major media outlets such as The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly; unanimously praised and recommended by bestselling authors such as "The Grey Zone," "The Fault in Our Stars," and "The Harmonica Man."

Awards

　　★The New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year
　　★Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year (History)
　　★Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year
　　★Amazon.com Top 20 Best Children's Books of the Year
　　★American Library Association Notable Fiction
　　★American Library Association Notable Books
　　★Teen Choice Book Award
　　★Sydney Taylor Book Award & over thirty other annual awards

Recommendations from all walks of life

　　Song Yihui, Director of the Library at Danfeng High School, New Taipei City | Li Yuanfang, Founder of Owl Parent-Child Education Association
　　Xing Xiaoping, Principal of Yong'an Elementary School, Taipei City | Xing Jiahui, Children's Literature Worker | Qiu Muni, Manager of Fenghuangcao Youth Bookstore
　　Zhang Wenming, Teacher at Guangde Junior High School, Taichung City | Zhang Shuqiong, Dean of Parent-Child天下 Children's Reading Institute | Lien Chia-En, PhD Candidate in Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
　　Chu Shih-Ying, International NGO Worker | Cai Qihua, Teacher at Huimen High School, Taichung City | Lai Shusheng, Secretary-General of Global and Local Action Public Welfare Association
　　Many celebrities enthusiastically recommend! (Listed in alphabetical order by last name)

Praise from all quarters

　　Gratz crafts this young adult novel from nearly a century of multinational history and real characters. Following Joseph, Isabel, and Mahmoud on their perilous journeys, we come to understand the truth that "there is no integration without displacement" through their losses and gains. "Refugee" is an outstanding novel, and even more so, a truly authentic historical account. ──Xing Jiahui, Children's Literature Worker

　　"Refugee" challenges not only national boundaries, but more importantly, our definition of ourselves and others. When faced with the struggle between humanitarianism and national interests, how will you choose? ──Song Yihui, Director of the Library at Danfeng High School, New Taipei City

　　Through this book, let us "see" refugees, and then help and accept them! Because they are not terrorists, nor are they prisoners; they simply want to find a place where they can live in peace. ──Li Yuanfang, Founder of Owl Parent-Child Education Association

　　The seemingly unrelated life stories, through time, space, oppressive circumstances, and conflicting conditions, subtly reveal the connections between lives. I can't help but admire the author's writing skills. Finally, the escape routes of the three protagonists are provided, clearly explaining the context for choosing these three protagonists! ──Xing Xiaoping, Principal of Yong'an Elementary School, Taipei City

　　The author uses three different time and space backgrounds to connect a core theme: there are still wars raging in this world, there are still refugees, and there are still innocent children displaced by war. From a child's perspective, it accuses this world: adults are greedy and selfish, causing the scourge of war, which harms innocent children. When can there truly be world peace without war? This is a good topic worth recommending for adults and children to think about together. ──Qiu Muni, Manager of Fenghuangcao Youth Bookstore

　　Alan Gratz has perfectly created a masterpiece, impeccable. Amidst the tumultuous emotional storms, adventures, and suspense, historical accuracy is maintained. ──Kirkus Reviews

　　A gripping story that portrays indelible, heartbreaking loss while bearing witness to the refugees' abundant resilience, interwoven with the current refugee crisis. ──Publishers Weekly

　　This profoundly moving novel will help young people understand the various crises facing refugees today. It is worth reading, discussing, and widely sharing. ──School Library Journal

　　Some novels touch the heart, some novels are important and a must-read. "Refugee" is both. ──Ruta Sepetys, author of "The Grey Zone"

　　The stories of three young refugees, captivating, unforgettable, and breathtaking. ──John Green, author of "The Fault in Our Stars"

　　A crucially important and excellent book, heartbreaking and engaging, revealing the difficulties immigrants face when seeking safety and freedom. ──Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of "Echo"

　　"Refugee" tells stories of struggle, bravery, and endless adventure, an excellent book that is important to you and me. ──Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of "The War That Saved My Life"

　　A stunning novel that deeply portrays the suffering of refugees. A masterpiece! ──Entertainment Weekly

　　The author has done thorough historical research, concealing historical facts between the lines, making them the essence of this novel, like sugar in a cake. ──Tablet Magazine

　　Gratz's novel is incredibly inspiring, exploring the plight of refugees worldwide from a humanitarian perspective. ──The Horn Book Magazine

　　Younger readers will ask themselves after reading this work: What should we do? ──Booklist Professional Edition

　　The literary treatment of historical events gives people a deeper feeling. ──Booklist Magazine

　　Families in peril and uncertain futures combine to create the strong colors of these stories, keeping readers on edge for the characters' wanderings and adventures. This gripping novel is not only fascinating but also a must-read! ──Judy Blundell, National Book Award Winner

　　Shocking, captivating. "Refugee" is not just a story about refugee children, but a story intimately connected to each of us... about love, family, and unwavering courage. ──Christina Gonzalez, author of "The Red Umbrella"

　　Through a fast-paced and insightful narrative, it explores people's efforts and struggles to find a place to settle down, revealing despair but also demonstrating the power of life. ──Eliot Schrefer, National Book Award Winner

2018-09-05

親子天下

344

9789575030124