Lai, T. (2011). Inside out & back again. New York: Harper.
Overview: The story is written in verse. A powerful story about a refugee fleeing Vietnam during the end of the war. The emotions of the main character Ha are so powerful and shared so vividly through the text. This book is a great resource for teaching empathy for students who are new to America. The journey that Ha and her family take from Vietnam to Alabama is mind-blowing to a reader who has not had to live through a time of war. A great resource for libraries and ELA classes. The book would make a great read aloud with class discussions.
Level: Middle Grades
Reading Level: Lexile 800
Genre: Verse Novel, Historical Fiction
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