Yes, many of Alan Gratz's books are historical fiction. For example, his works often take real historical events and periods as the backdrop, and then create fictional characters and storylines within that historical context.
Some of the popular Alan Gratz novels include 'Refugee'. It tells the stories of three children from different time periods who are all refugees. Another well - known one is 'Grenade' which is set during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
No. While he is famous for his historical fiction works, he may also write in other genres or experiment with different styles that are not strictly historical fiction.
In a way, it is. Alan Gratz likely drew from real-life experiences and historical accounts of refugee situations to craft the story, although it may have fictional elements for literary purposes.
Definitely not a true story. Alan Gratz likely drew inspiration from various sources to construct this fictional tale, but it doesn't represent actual happenings.
I'm not sure exactly, as the page count can vary depending on the edition and print. But you might be able to find that info on the book's copyright page or by checking with the publisher.
The themes in Alan Gratz's historical fiction books are quite diverse. Family is an important theme. For example, in many of his stories, the characters are driven by the need to protect their families. The theme of identity also emerges, especially in books where characters are caught between different loyalties or cultures. And of course, historical events play a huge role, with themes like war, oppression, and the search for freedom being central to his works, as seen in books like 'Grenade' and 'Refugee'.