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When Clouds Touch Us

When Clouds Touch Us

Published in
2023
3.74
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Description

Inspired by the author's own childhood, this stunning novel in verse, sequel to the award-winning #1 bestseller Inside Out and Back Again, picks up two years after Hà and her family arrive in Alabama as refugees from the Việt Nam War. Hà and her family have worked hard to make a life for themselves in the US, but it hasn’t come easy. Hà has only just started to feel settled when Mother decides that the family will move to Texas for a new job. Hà knows how hard starting over is and doesn’t want to have to do it again. But sometimes even an unwanted change can bring opportunity, new friends, and a place to call home. This lyrical and compelling sequel to the National Book Award Medalist and Newbery Honor winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel Inside Out and Back Again follows Hà and her family through another year of upheaval, growth, and love.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
256 pages

Why to read

  • Insightful portrayal of immigrant experiences
  • Rich cultural details
  • Inspiring story of personal growth
  • Beautiful descriptions of nature and environment