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Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại

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lyakimov's review against another edition

4.0

there was definitely a very well-set emotional appeal in this book. i think the poetry was also a clever choice and an interesting way to tell the story.

zgoetze's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.0

ashley_nicole_bee's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is filled with beautiful simple verses describing a family’s time as refugees from Vietnam during the Vietnam war. It is a simple and eye opening read highlighting a the struggles of leaving your home for something entirely unfamiliar. This is a great classroom read.

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heyshay07's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective sad 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

4.0

vtsarahd's review

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4.0

Enjoyed the free verse format of this text. The narrator's voice is so engaging and I had so much empathy for her as I read about her journey to the United States. I think that this text would be easy for reluctant readers due to the sparse text on each page, but students may need additional background knowledge about the Vietnam War to truly comprehend the historical context of events.