INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN by Thanhha Lai is the story of a year in the life of ten-year-old Hà and her family. It’s a very tough year for them and Hà is convinced her action caused all the bad luck.
At the beginning of the year the family is living in Saigon but they soon realize they must leave before the country falls to the communists in North Vietnam.
The family escapes to a boat and then eventually are relocated to Alabama. Somehow the family survives the year but it’s traumatic for them all.
Written in free verse, this story is being talked about in many circles. It’s been hinted at as a possible Newberry Award winner.
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