{"title":"Lai, Thanhhà","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"inside-out-back-again-thanhha-lai","title":"Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner -- Thanhhà Lai, Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside Out and Back Again\u003c\/em\u003e is a #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee--fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama--this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eH  has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H  and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope--toward America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e which proclaimed it enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into H 's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanhhà Lai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061962790\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e142622 \/ Inside Out \u0026amp; Back Again\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Nominee","brand":"Lai, Thanhhà","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43427924246756,"sku":"9780061962790","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/81QvH_TuqDL.jpg?v=1773846963"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/collections\/lai-thanhha.oembed","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}