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This is a beautifully written, powerful book. Each section - Saigon, At Sea, Alabama, and From Now On - was fantastic in its own right and really gives a good sense of what's going on in Ha's life and how she feels about it. Ha won't be leaving me anytime soon.

kevinmccarrick's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

norakatlynhensley's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

laura_rico's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is written in a narrative poetry style for middle grade children.

aj_mooney's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lyakimov's review against another edition

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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

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