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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Refugee VS Scythe

Here are my thoughts regarding Refugee by Alan Gratz. 

Choosing a winner between Refugee and Scythe was definitely a struggle. We thought both books were fabulous. In the end I voted for Refugee and Nancy chose Scythe. Something that cannot be overlooked is that Scythe is the first book in a new series. We are both looking forward to reading subsequent novels.


The story of Refugee took on a new twist by transcending time and weaving three harrowing stories together. I personally loved the connections Gratz includes in the novel. This book explores the themes that unite us: family, love, and persistence. I believe students will relate to Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud in a way that will provide readers a way to explore some of the issues refugees experience and endure.
 

Rachel

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