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A review by wellreadsquid
The Paper Boat: A Refugee Story by Thao Lam
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I read this as an arc from NetGalley and...
no words were needed. It was a beautiful way to capture the fear, the sadness, and the loss, and in the end, the hope and happiness that was achieved. Even the thankfulness of the storyteller.
I feel this is a beautiful and healthy way to show children the experiences of another culture and teach them to empathize as children are very visual and uniquely imaginative. I enjoyed the collage and the metaphors with the ants. It was heart-sinking but beautiful.
no words were needed. It was a beautiful way to capture the fear, the sadness, and the loss, and in the end, the hope and happiness that was achieved. Even the thankfulness of the storyteller.
I feel this is a beautiful and healthy way to show children the experiences of another culture and teach them to empathize as children are very visual and uniquely imaginative. I enjoyed the collage and the metaphors with the ants. It was heart-sinking but beautiful.