Inside Out and Back Again
Shortly before the fall of Saigon in 1975, Hà's family flees war-torn Vietnam. When they arrive in Alabama more than 3 months later as refugees, they struggle to adapt to a new life. Yet slowly Hà and her family begin to find their way, making friends in unexpected places and helping each other survive. Based on the childhood experiences of the author, this compelling novel won the 2011 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. A reading guide from Scholastic is available.
Special Populations: Refugees
Culture/Community: Vietnamese / Vietnamese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Book Awards: National Book Award & Finalists
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Bicultural Kids, Family and Friends, Identity, Immigration, Journeys, Bullying
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Series: Biographies for Kids: Asian Pacific American Heritage, Stories Told in Letters and Verse, The Refugee Experience: Books for Children, Refugees: Books for Middle Grades and Young Adults, Refugee Stories from Asia, Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8), Courageous Girls: Books for Middle Grades , Tough Topics: Bullying Books for Middle Grades and YA, Personal Stories: Asian American / Pacific Islander
9780061962783