Inside Out and Back Again

Shortly before the fall of Saigon in 1975, Hà's family flees war-torn Vietnam. When they arrive in Alabama more than 3 months later as refugees, they struggle to adapt to a new life. Yet slowly Hà and her family begin to find their way, making friends in unexpected places and helping each other survive. Based on the childhood experiences of the author, this compelling novel won the 2011 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. A reading guide from Scholastic is available.
Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Series: Heroes and Legends: Asian Pacific American Heritage Stories Told in Letters and Verse The Refugee Experience: Books for Children Refugees: Books for Middle Grades Refugee Stories from Asia Strong Girls: Asian Pacific American Heritage (Grades 6-8) Courageous Girls: Books for Middle Grades Tough Topics: Bullying and Teasing