Maria Liane Cristian Flucht und Migration in gegenwärtigen Kinder- und Jugendromanen

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Flight and migration are among the defining issues of the 21st century. Their impact becomes particularly visible in children’s and young adult literature, which gives young people a voice and transforms social reality into literary form. The book “Flight and Migration in Contemporary Children’s and Young Adult Novels” is dedicated to precisely this topic and sheds light on the emotional, social, and identity-shaping dimensions of losing one’s homeland and starting anew.

At the center of the study are the novels “Dazwischen Ich” by Julya Rabinowich and “Refugee” (“Vor uns das Meer”) by Alan Gratz. Both works offer powerful perspectives on how young protagonists cope with uprooting, uncertainty, and hope. The analysis reveals that “home” is much more than a geographic place – it is an emotional foundation. Its loss may shake identity, but at the same time it opens up the possibility of rebuilding it.

The study not only provides literary depth but also didactic relevance. It demonstrates how novels about flight and migration can help young readers develop empathy, reduce prejudice, and foster intercultural understanding. Particularly in educational contexts, they make migration and homeland loss tangible and human.

What makes this research special is its combination of artistic narrative and scientific precision. It illustrates that children’s and young adult literature goes far beyond entertainment: it sensitizes, educates, and inspires. This book is aimed at literary scholars, educators, and anyone interested in understanding how literature builds bridges – between cultures, generations, and life worlds.