This is the lyrical true tale of the author’s refugee journey with her family from Vietnam to the United Kingdom at just three years old, leaving home behind to set out in a tiny boat, first down a muddy river delta and then across the vastness of the sea. Spare, intimate, and rooted in specific history yet also profoundly universal, Chi Thai’s story is a reflection of crossings made daily in all corners of the world by families like hers who brave hunger, thirst, fear, and uncertainty in search of safety and a place to call home. With poetic text and warm, child-friendly illustrations from artist Linh Dao, this is the story of one remarkable family’s courage and resilience.
Ages 4 to 8.
Haunting but hopeful, this powerful picture book offers age-appropriate insights into the lives of refugees. —Foreword (starred review)
A poignant reflection on one refugee’s experience. —Kirkus Reviews
A poignant tale of resilience and hope in the aftermath of war and losing one’s homeland. —Booklist
An affecting story, a reminder that the refugee experience is unfortunately common enough to be believable even without all the details. —The Bulletin
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