![]() This is a book that asks the reader to be careful, to pay attention, to sigh at the end."-Kathi Appelt, bestselling author of Newbery Honor Book The Underneath ![]() "Open this book, read it slowly to savor the delicious language. ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. This book was named to multiple state lists, received four starred reviews, and was hailed as a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and the Chicago Public Library. Inside Out and Back Again is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope-toward America. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. ![]() Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. ![]() This Harper Classic edition includes an author's note explaining how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into this book, an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions. 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 told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration. Winner of the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and a #1 New York Times bestseller! ![]()
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