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heyyyy this is an okay book for people who would like a good book to read when your bored.....
Inside Out and Back Again
By Thanhha Lai
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | U | 4.8 | 14925 |
Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!
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 immigration.
For all the ten years of her life, Hà has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, Hà discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food . . . and the strength of her very own family.
This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny." An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà's story.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN-13: 9780061962783
ISBN-10: 0061962783
Published on 2/22/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 272
Book Reviews (147)
This book was about a little mouse named Desperaux. He was sent to a place under the castle floors because of his love for a princess. A prisoner find and helps him. When Desperaux finds out that the princess was captured by a rat, he becomes a knight with a needle as a sword to rescue her, but he does not know what dangers there are........
Inside out and back again is about a girl named Ha who has been through a lot of pain. She lived in Vietnam and just like that the war has begun. She moved to an unfriendly place called Alabama. She was taught how to speak in English by a wonder full neighbor. Tgis book also involves great friend ship and a sweet papaya tree. you have to read this book!
The sweet world of Siagon has always been a calm place with a great school and ha`s very own papaya tree. When the Vietnam War reaches their home, they must leave and go to the unfreindly world of Alabama. Ha` must attend school and learn english from a wonderful neighbor. With twists and turns Ha` makes great friends and has a happy ending. This is an absolute masterpeice. You cant go wrong!
Love that book :-)
OMG! I had to read this book for a reading group in class, and when I read it it taught me so much. I'm actually. Vietnamese and this Book touched my heart.
This book tells a story of a refugee from the Vietnam War. The story is written in a series of poems, so I loved it!
I love this book boring at the beginning but really pulls through almost done with it