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Inside Out and Back Again|Thanhhà Lai
Inside Out and Back Again : A Newbery Honor Award Winner
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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.

H has only ever 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. H and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope--toward America.

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 Thanhh Lại translated her personal experiences into H 's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780061962790
  • ISBN-10: 0061962791
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: January 2013
  • Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.4 pounds
  • Page Count: 288
  • Reading Level: Ages 8-12

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