Age rating and parents' guide:Refugee
by Alan Gratz
Ages 12–14
Refugee by Alan Gratz is best for children aged 12–14. It has moderate violence, intense scary scenes, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: War, peril, loss.
Three young refugees from different eras undertake dangerous journeys seeking safety while their stories unexpectedly connect.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Strong
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: War, peril, loss
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally intense
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Thoughtful
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Survival & resilience
- Action & Adventure
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