Thanhha Lai's Butterfly Yellow artfully blends comedy and tragedy in a deeply moving story about refugees, siblings, and youthful dreams. Though the distance between them feels greater than ever, Hng has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap. But when she realizes he doesn't remember her, their family, or Vit Nam, her heart is crushed. Hng is overjoyed when she reunites with Linh.
She doesn't know how she will find the little brother who was taken from her until she meets LeeRoy, a city boy with big rodeo dreams, who decides to help her. Six years later, Hng has made the brutal journey from Vit Nam and is now in Texas as a refugee. In a split second, Linh is ripped from her arms-and Hng is left behind in the war-torn country. 4 starred reviews! In the final days of the Vit Nam War, Hng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. Sánchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again. Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L.
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