sydneymalfoy's review
5.0
One of my middle school teachers read me this book. It's genuinely so heartbreaking. I'm not a huge fan of poetry but I believe this book should be required reading, it's super touching.
lissajean7's review
4.0
First, I absolutely love this cover. It is beautiful. I want it hanging on my wall. Second, the story is told in free verse poetry, which was unexpected. It was also beautiful. (And a very fast read) It is the story of a young Vietnamese girl whose family escaped the fall of Saigon and fled to America as refugees. It is both poignant and powerful, heartfelt and heart-wrenching. Recommended.
rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Xenophobia
Moderate: War
kedra80's review against another edition
4.0
Iowa Children's Choice 2014, little girl from Vietnam adjusting to moving to America
ghxst's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
kellymc03's review
5.0
This book is written as a diary of poems. I enjoyed this book and how it was written.
npshafer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mdpbernal's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
daniellee's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0