Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
In this free-verse narrative, Lai is sparing in her details, painting big pictures with few words and evoking abundant visuals.
Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
by Thanhha Lai
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- ISBN-13: 9780061962790
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publication date: 01/02/2013
- Pages: 262
- Sales rank: 270
- Product dimensions: 5.34(w) x 7.46(h) x 0.64(d)
- Lexile: 800L (what's this?)
- Age Range: 9 - 12 Years
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Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
In this free-verse narrative, Lai is sparing in her details, painting big pictures with few words and evoking abundant visuals.The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books
“In this free-verse narrative, Lai is sparing in her details, painting big pictures with few words and evoking abundant visuals.Children's Literature - Brittany Wilbanks
The Vietnam War is ending. Kim Ha and her family live in a beautiful small town that is filled with serene gardens and delightful fare. But they are leaving their grief-stricken and quickly collapsing country and their beloved father. Ten-year-old Kim Ha and her saddened family must leave quickly and destroy their belongings to ensure that no evidence remains. Upon arriving in Alabama, an American cowboy takes in the family and life goes on. However the family is now poor, relying on strangers and speaking no English. Being in a new country is particularly challenging for the bright and talented Ha. She now finds herself suffering because of the language barrier. Inside Out and Back Again emphasizes the feeling of isolation as a newcomer and encourages acceptance. Written in narrative verse, Kim Ha’s journey to America will tug at readers’ heartstrings and fill them with gratitude. This is a wonderfully inspiring story. Reviewer: Brittany Wilbanks; Ages 8 to 12.