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Written in verse form, this novel gives little, succinct snapshots of what their lives are like. Highly, Highly Recommended. Harper, In this case, though, I think it works particularly well. Carrie, Reading to Know. April 11, at am.

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. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. 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. This updated digital edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions. Ha has lived in Saigon for all of her life, though things have been different, especially recently. Her dad has been gone most of her ten years, and she worries that she will never see him again.