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This novel written in verse is the story of a 10 year old girl's journey from Vietnam to Alabama. Having grown up in a small Alabama town with a significant Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian population, I was interested to read this book and compare it with my own experiences.
I found out so much about Vietnamese culture that I didn't know. It made me sad to realize I never asked my classmates what their home countries were like and I missed out by not expanding my world in that way.
Because of th ...more
I found out so much about Vietnamese culture that I didn't know. It made me sad to realize I never asked my classmates what their home countries were like and I missed out by not expanding my world in that way.
Because of th ...more
Nov 29, 2020
Astrid Lim
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I usually don't really like verse novels. But this one is unexpectedly enjoyable, very beautiful writing and relatable characters. The story is about a family from Vietnam who migrated to US during the war between North and South Vietnam. I learned a lot about Vietnamese history and culture here, in a very sweet way- short verses about everyday happenings, but they're written in a very profound way. Love this book and will recommend it to anyone who wanted to know more about Vietnam through a sh
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Dec 28, 2015
Julianne Dunn
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Written in short verses, this story of Ha and her family as they live through the fall in Saigon, immigration to the States, and adjusting life in Alabama. I enjoyed Ha's voice and her way of describing the life around her. It almost feels like a story of loss childhood.
It's very short and I wish I could have a little more story. I wanted to know what happens with her three brothers, the friends she was separated from, her continuing struggles in school, and her mother's transition. ...more
It's very short and I wish I could have a little more story. I wanted to know what happens with her three brothers, the friends she was separated from, her continuing struggles in school, and her mother's transition. ...more
Beautiful book!
Aug 03, 2016
Carlee
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it was amazing
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Really enjoyed learning more about the Fall of Vietnam and the refugee experience from the eyes of a 9 (?) year old girl. Beautifully written.
LOVED this story of a girl who immigrates to the Southern US from Vietnam. I wasn't sure about the format, a collection of poems, but I was sucked in!
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Jul 24, 2016
Katie
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it was amazing
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Apr 13, 2018
Jody Rowan
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it was amazing
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Jun 22, 2018
Christina MOVED TO STORYGRAPH Perucci
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