Refugee

Firefly & Fern Summary

Refugee follows three young people from different time periods and places—a Jewish boy fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939, a Cuban girl escaping on a raft in 1994, and a Syrian boy running from war in 2015—whose stories interweave to reveal timeless truths about courage, hope, and human connection. This powerful novel shows children how ordinary young people face extraordinary challenges and find strength in impossible situations. Through their journeys, readers gain empathy for refugees and understand that seeking safety is a deeply human need that transcends time and borders.