Reviews

Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn

lucyslibraryreviews's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is a wonderfully told tale that honors the journey of the refugee. From waking up in the middle of the night to waiting in an over packed boat for a larger boat that will take them to a better land. Everyone wishes they could make the journey, the night wishes, the sun wishes, the path wishes it could be easier for the girl & her family.

happylilkt's review

4.0

Gorgeous illustrations! This book is best for older kids, children who are familiar with refugees, or with an adult providing a lot of context. It would be a great companion book to Stormy Seas or When Stars are Scattered.

sheiltheshell's review

5.0

Genuinely depressing but slay read aloud book

mdevlin923's review

4.0

A young girl and her family prepare for a dangerous journey to a new land as refugees.

Minimal (yet powerful) text accompanies stunning illustrations to show the immigrant experience. Share with older children (6-10).

bibliobrandie's review

4.0

Beautiful picture book about immigration and family. I loved the author's note.

idgey's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

misspippireads's review

An artfully done picture book on immigration, wishing for home and wishing for the next.

Reviewed from a library copy.

destobie's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

readsbyra's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

jellybeanette's review

5.0

Possible spoilers (?) This is such a beautiful and poetic book. The story is such a complex one, but the author and artist manage to do it with very few words. The artwork is gorgeous, using a dark color palette to portray the fear and sadness the main character feels, then transitioning into brighter colors near the end to illustrate hopefulness.