Papi! It was an old blue Opel taxi, traveling so slowly Mahmoud could walk faster. They were almost to the highway when gunfire erupted nearby tat-tatatatat! It was hot out by day but it got cold at night, and Mahmoud and his family had left all their extra clothes in the car in their haste to escape. Had to go back for the phone, he told them. You must leave your coat on and never go anywhere without it, do you understand? The man behind the steering wheel honked his horn and took the cigar out of his mouth to yell at her. They were all going to Cuba to escape the Nazis, and now that they were finally away from the threats and violence that followed them everywhere in Germany, there was singing and dancing and laughter. Two more of the men jerked Josef away and held him as he fought against them. Here they were, talking like two regular people, but Josef hadnt forgotten he was Jewish. If the bullies didnt notice you, they didnt hit you. Take your brother and your sister. The book revolves around three main characters from three different eras: Nazi Germany, 1990s Cuba, and modern-day Syria. Refugee by Alan Gratz (16) One of Mahmoud's friends died in an airstrike. Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." I want to watch American television, Ivn said. He glanced around the little cabin like the walls were closing in. His fathers shirt was stained at the armpits, and with a quick sniff of his own shirt Mahmoud realized he stank too. They had all walked too far and seen too much. Refugee (Alan Gratz) Well, if it isnt Hurricane Isabel, Seor Castillo said. Were against whoever is dropping the bombs on us, he said. And together well find her, yes? Josef and Ruth clung to each other, terrified and wet-faced with tears. Tears sprang to Josefs eyes. Tens of thousands of people poured into the streets, demanding the release of political prisoners and more freedom for everyone. Not everyone did it anymore, but to Lito it was like an art form. I love researching and learning new things. She wont take up any room!. They are taken to the home of an elderly German couple who agree to take them in until they get settled. When they didnt, he ran the rest of the way down and burst out onto the street, Hana still in his arms and his brother right behind them. Hands grabbed Isabel and helped her climb the side of the boatIvn! The building groaned again, and a kitchen on the top floor began to tip toward the street. They arrive on Lesbos and hunt for Hana, but she is nowhere to be found. Mahmoud: Serbia to Hungary 2015, 15 to 16 days from home. Refugee is a young adult novel written by Alan Gratz and was first published by Scholastic Corporation in 2017. A telegram from Papa! Along with Isabel and Mahmoud, he is one of the books three protagonists. After Herr Meier had called him in front of the class to show how Jews were inferior to real Germans, Josef had returned to his seat next to Klaus, his best friend in the class. Dad waved their fears away. Not so smart now, are you, pig? one of them had said. But the good people couldn't help you, either." Alan Gratz We have to get out of here! Mahmouds mother said, putting Hana in Mahmouds arms. The policeman raised his truncheon to hit her father again, and Isabel jumped in between them. Youre bleeding was all he said. Like real people. Josef listened, straining his ears in the dark. Things will get better. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com, Al-Assad took military action against the rebel Syrians. Isabel spends much of the dangerous trip acting as an adult: she takes care of her eight-and-a-half-months pregnant mother, Teresa; she saves Seor Castillo when he is thrown overboard by waves; and she spends much of the trip relentlessly bailing out water from their boat so that they can continue their journey. Straight brown hair slicked back from his pale white forehead, brown eyes behind wire-frame glasses that sat on a short nose, ears that stuck out maybe a little too far. He says the family has stayed for too long and it is time to escape to Germany. The guards and officials threaten the refugees, but no one listens. His breath left him all at once, and he fell to the floor with a heavy thud in a heap of metal and mortar. Josef looked deep into Officer Padrons eyes, searching for some sign of help, some hint of sympathy. Im just doing my job.. 12 year old Syrian boy; one of the main characters. Find more similar flip PDFs like refugee_-_alan_gratz. In the days to come, Josef learned that his family wasnt the only one the Nazis had attacked that night. PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. He and Isabel had been friends as long as she could remember. From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Isabel had caught him at dinner. Mahmoud began without Waleed. What happens to Isabels boat at the end of Chapter 14? Mahmoud again reinforces why it is so valuable to be invisible, as the alternativebeing noticedcan put a person in even more danger. Mahmoud is 12 years old and lives with his father Youssef, mother Fatima, 10-year-old brother Waleed, and baby sister Hana in Aleppo, Syria. Lights came on in houses nearby, and curtains ruffled as people looked out at the noise. Refugee (Alan Gratz) Read the first paragraph of Ch.22 . Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. My brother, just a boy, becoming a man at last. He smelled so ripelike the alley behind a butcher shop that Josef had to turn his head away. By tomorrow night, maybe. Josef could tell it wasnt something they were comfortable talking about. And he wasnt the only one. An irregular rhythm that lay over the top of the regular beat, like a heartbeat beneath the skin. Isabels father pitched across the roiling boat and grabbed Seor Castillo by the shirt. Ill find you again. His mother and father, Fatima and Youssef Bishara decide to leave Syria because the war got too intense and hit them personally. Isabels father, Geraldo Fernandez, had always been a handsome man, but he didnt look it now. Get personalized recommendations. The Brownshirt in charge laughed. Im Josef, he told the other girls when theyd all gathered themselves together. Like this? Isabel cried out and let go of the boat. He fanned his face. Youll see. Papi slammed a fist on the table. Create a list of books you want then share it with family and friends. 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On foot? Fidel Castro had said that anyone who wanted to leave was welcome to go, but that was hours ago. You can let us off at highway 214. Dad turned the car around and drove. When they reach the shore, Youssef kisses the ground and says thanks to Allah. You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. Finally, the Greek Coast Guard finds Mahmoud and his mother. It hasnt been for months. What is the name of the ship Josefs family will travel on? From the Nazis. Look at this one! he said, pointing to the wet spot on Josefs nightclothes. Thank you! It was Isabels favorite place in the whole city. Tomorrow morning well have the sun to guide us. All that matters now is we get as far away from Cuba as we can, said Luiss girlfriend. Wait! Isabel ignored him. Isabel fell into the water and swam the rest of the way to the boat, but her father was already climbing over the side. Lights came on in houses nearby, and curtains ruffled as people looked out at the noise. Nothing else mattered in that moment but air. It was nothing they ever said to each other, just something they each came to understand, and within a year they had drifted apart, not even speaking to each other as they passed in the hall. If he were a Turkish border guard, he wouldnt have let in any of these dirty, squalid people, himself included. Missiles and bombs thudded nearby, close enough to shake loose parts of walls. Once they board, they find his father and brother as well. Amiel The connection between Isabel and Josef's story is that Lito was the police officer who jumped off of the U.S St. Louis to save Josef's father when he tried to commit suicide. Mahmoud felt like he was in trouble. If you dont take us with you, theyll throw him in prison. Seor Castillo paused his hammering for a moment, then shook his head. More importantly, we have our lives. 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He nods, but says that Frau Rosenburg can make one for, and Rachel died so that she could live. It is also worth noting that despite Mahmouds young age, he has needed to take on a protective role for his brother Waleed because of the danger of the civil war going on. Isabel weaved in and out among them, her trumpet tucked under one arm, looking for Papi and Lito. She had flawless olive skin, long black hair, and full red lips. Maybe when yours is too, youll take up arms. Mahmoud himself deals with the contrast between being visible but liable to get hurt and invisible but unable to receive assistance. 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