Refugee was also a Global Read Aloud Book for 2018.Īlan’s novel Grenade debuted at number three on the New York Times bestseller list, and his most recent book, Allies, debuted at number two on the list and received four starred reviews. Its other accolades include the Sydney Taylor Book Award, the National Jewish Book Award, the Cybils Middle Grade Fiction Award, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor, and a Malka Penn Award for Human Rights Honor. His 2017 novel Refugee has spent more than two years on the New York Times bestseller list, and is the winner of 14 state awards. In a race against time, Kamran must piece together a series of clues and codes that will lead him to Darius-and the truth.īut is it a truth Kamran is ready to face? And is he putting his own life at risk?Īcclaimed author Alan Gratz ( Prisoner B-3087) takes readers on a heart-pounding, nonstop adventure through underground intelligence bunkers and dangerous terrorist cells, weaving a gripping tale about the War on Terror-and the bond between brothers.Īlan Gratz is the bestselling author of a number of novels for young readers. Kamran knows it’s up to him to clear his brother’s name. Suddenly, everyone in Kamran’s life turns against him and his family.
But Darius has been filmed making threats against his country, hinting at an upcoming deadly attack. Accepted.ĭarius is accused of being a terrorist.
Although Kamran’s mother is from Iran, Kamran has always felt 100% American.
He’s the star of the football team, dates the most popular girl, and can’t wait to enlist in the army like his big brother, Darius.
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