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Refugee

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by Alan Gratz (Goodreads Author)

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I realized I am confused about one thing: was Lito Jospeh's dad?
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…moreThe 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. Which is why, years later when he was now the refugee he remembered the time when his country denied the Jews entrance into their country, just like the U.S was trying to prevent his family's entrance.(less)
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Do you think it was good?
Bookworm123 I loved the book, though it was kinda sad. My teacher read this book to my class.
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yes lito was joseph's dad remember he jumped off to save his family from the ship when they were going to miami?
Sarah
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I wonder if these kids are related. Like maybe Josef is Isabel's dad or grandfather.?
Gabriella These kids are not related because 1 there is parents and grandparents for each of them and 2 they are not the same nationality
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What was the main conflict in this book?
Random Reviews The main conflict, or conflicts in this case, are them escaping. They're all refugees who are trying to get to a different country for a better life.…moreThe main conflict, or conflicts in this case, are them escaping. They're all refugees who are trying to get to a different country for a better life.(less)
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