Refugee

Anne K. Rose

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Refugee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne K. Rose

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

This is the story of a brave girl who escapes danger and starts a new life in a whole new country. She faces scary challenges and learns what it means to be strong and hopeful. Her journey shows how courage can light the darkest times.

Themes

HistoricalComing of AgeFamilyRefugeesWorld War IIJewish History

Quick Assessment

Refugee follows a twelve-year-old Jewish girl's escape from Belgium during the rise of Hitler and her adjustment to life in New York through the end of World War II. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers a historical perspective on the refugee experience with sensitive treatment of war and displacement. Parents should note themes of war, fear, and resilience as the story explores the impact of conflict on young people.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety War & Conflict Displacement
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
ISBN
9780803772854
Pages
118
Publisher
Dial
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Jewish refugees

Subjects

JewsWorld War, 1939-1945RefugeesJewish RefugeesWorld Warfastfst01180924World War1939-1945