Refuge Cove is the story of Greg a teenage boy who has just moved with his mother from Toronto to the small Newfoundland community of Deep Cove. Greg discovers some refugees one day while out sailing and he is drawn into the
drama of protecting them from what they believe are authorities that will send
them back to a dangerous homeland.
Refuge Cove is a short easy read that moves along quickly and has a high interest factor. The drama of the story keeps the interest level high while Greg's main role as a teenager makes this story appropriate and appealing for teens. The story also presents some ethical issues like; should one turn in refugees to the authorities, and how communities can pull together to help strangers. Even though this story was short and had a simple plot, it was not a simplistic book that speaks down to the reader.
Choyce, L. (2002). Refuge Cove. Victoria, BC : Orca Book Publishers
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