The Refugee is about survival and fortitude from the perspective of the refugee, but it's also about the courage of people who aren't directly touched, the courage to stand up and make a difference. It's a story about hope. Refugee was written by Australian author, illustrator, and activist Tim Thorne. He has said that he wrote the book because he was worried about the state of humanity and wanted to put a positive message in the midst of all the news reports about war and violence around the world. The book was published in 2014. Thorne has also said that he wrote the book for children but also wants adults to learn something from it too. In his opinion, if even one child reads the book and believes that they can make a difference then it will have been worth writing. In addition to being an author and an artist, Thorne is also a human rights activist. He has worked with refugees in Greece, Turkey, and Australia and he writes about his experiences in his blog. Thorne also runs educational workshops for children on refugee issues. So, the message of the book Refugee is that we need to remain hopeful despite the chaos in the world around us.