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Author: Thanhha Lai
Written in verse this poetic narrative captures the tale of a young refugee fleeing Saigon after the Vietnam War. With her father presumed dead, Ha-the protagonist and storyteller, her mother and brothers resettle in the deep south of the United States. The prose captures the emotions of the young girl as she overcomes the hurdles of leaving so much behind and confronting discrimination, bullying, and many unknowns. The book parallels many of the perils today’s immigrants have to face and gives the readers opportunities to empathize with Ha and her family. Inside Out & Back Again is highly recommended for the YA audience.
Year Released: 2011
Grades: 5-8