Inside Out and Bac Again Isbn Number Inside Out Back Again Isbn 9780702251184

Newbery Honour Book

National Volume Laurels

About the Volume

Inside Out and Back Again is a #one New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Honour!

Inspired past the writer'south childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-historic period debut novel told in poetry has been celebrated for its touching kid's-eye view of family and immigration.

Hà 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 State of war has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they lath a ship headed toward hope—toward America.

This moving story of one daughter'due south year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed information technology "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny."

An author'south note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà'southward story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the writer, an action y'all can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.

Critical Praise

"Open up this book, read it slowly to savor the succulent language. This is a volume that asks the reader to be conscientious, to pay attention, to sigh at the finish." — Kathi Appelt, bestselling author of Newbery Honor Volume The Underneath

"Based in Lai'southward personal experience, this first novel captures a child–refugee's struggle with rare honesty. Written in accessible, short free–verse poems, Hà'south immediate narrative describes her mistakes—both humorous and heartbreaking; and readers volition exist moved by Hà's sorrow as they recognize the anguish of being the outcast." — Booklist (starred review)

"The taut portrayal of Hà's emotional life is especially poignant as she cycles from feeling smart in Vietnam to struggling in united states of america, and finally regains academic and social confidence. An incisive portrait of human being resilience." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"An enlightening, poignant and unexpectedly funny novel in verse. In her not-to-be-missed debut, Lai evokes a distinct fourth dimension and identify and presents a complex, realistic heroine whom readers will recognize, fifty-fifty if they oasis't found themselves in a strange new country." — Kirkus Reviews(starred review)

"American and Vietnamese characters alike leap to life through the vocalisation and eyes of a ten–year–old girl—a protagonist so strong, loving, and vivid I longed to mitt her a wedge of freshly cut papaya." — Mitali Perkins, author of Bamboo People

"Lai's spare language captures the sensory disorientation of irresolute cultures as well as a refugee'south complex emotions and kaleidoscopic loyalties." — The Horn Volume

"Ha'south vocalisation is full of humor and promise." — School Library Journal (starred review)

"In this free-verse narrative, Lai is sparing in her details, painting big pictures with few words and evoking abundant visuals." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Told in compelling free verse." — Brightly

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Resources

• Reading Guide
• Sample Embed

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780061962790
• ISBN 10: 0061962791
• Imprint: HarperCollins
• On Auction: 01/02/2013
• Pages: 288
• List Price:10.99 CAD
• Ages: 8 to 12
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Asian American
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Asia
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 20th Century
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Poesy (see also Poetry)
• BISAC6 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience

Thanhhà Lai

Biography

Thanhhà Lai  is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inside Out & Back Again, her debut novel in poesy, which won both a National Volume Award and a Newbery Honor, and the acclaimed Listen, Slowly and Butterfly Yellowish, both of which were named to numerous best volume of the year lists. She was born in Viêt Nam and now lives in New York with her family. To acquire more about Thanhhà and her charity, Viet Kids Inc., visit world wide web.thanhhalai.com.

Other Works by Thanhhà Lai

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  Hundred Years of Happiness

  By Thanhhà Lai

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  Butterfly Yellowish

  Past Thanhhà Lai

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  Inside Out and Back Again: A Harper Classic

  By Thanhhà Lai

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