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A review by cgdugger
Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
4.0
Ha is a ten year old girl living in Vietnam during World War II. Her father who was in the air force has been missing for almost ten years. When opportunity strikes Ha, her mother and three brothers leave Vietnam on a crowded boat and eventually make it to Alabama. They are sponsored by a cowboy who helps them find housing and jobs. Ha is forced into school in the United States where she struggles. Despite being smart, she is shamelessly made fun of because of the language barrier. Through their time in America, Ha and her family adapt and make friends.
I really enjoyed this book. It was good to see a more personal example of a person who went through the Vietnam war on the Vietnam side. Though it wasn't nonfiction, it seemed very accurate and relatable. Many children don't understand when learning about war, even children who experience it don't completely understand. Just like Ha, people are forced to change and adapt to difficult circumstances.
I really enjoyed this book. It was good to see a more personal example of a person who went through the Vietnam war on the Vietnam side. Though it wasn't nonfiction, it seemed very accurate and relatable. Many children don't understand when learning about war, even children who experience it don't completely understand. Just like Ha, people are forced to change and adapt to difficult circumstances.