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288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062069726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 February 2011
This book is ideal for readers seeking a poignant and lyrical exploration of resilience and cultural adaptation through the eyes of a young refugee navigating loss and belonging.
Description
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 80%
reflective: 55%
hopeful: 51%
inspiring: 43%
sad: 41%
informative: 24%
challenging: 18%
adventurous: 16%
funny: 10%
dark: 7%
tense: 5%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Racism, BullyingModerate
War, Death of parent, Racial slursMinor
Animal death, Grief, Violence
288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062069726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 February 2011
This book is ideal for readers seeking a poignant and lyrical exploration of resilience and cultural adaptation through the eyes of a young refugee navigating loss and belonging.
Description
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 80%
reflective: 55%
hopeful: 51%
inspiring: 43%
sad: 41%
informative: 24%
challenging: 18%
adventurous: 16%
funny: 10%
dark: 7%
tense: 5%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Racism, BullyingModerate
War, Death of parent, Racial slursMinor
Animal death, Grief, Violence