Böcker av Thanhha Lai

Inside Out & Back Again is a captivating book penned by the talented author, Thanhha Lai. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK) in 2023, this book has quickly become a reader's favourite. It belongs to a genre that beautifully combines elements of adventure, life lessons, and emotional journeys.The story takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, making you see life from a different perspective - inside out and back again. Thanhha Lai's storytelling prowess shines through every page, making it a must-read for all book lovers.The book was released in mid-2023, and since then, it has been making waves in the literary world. Published by the renowned Penguin Books Ltd (UK), it's a testament to their tradition of bringing quality literature to readers worldwide.Inside Out & Back Again isn't just a book; it's an experience that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. Don't miss out on this masterpiece.

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.

This remarkable and bestselling novel from Thanhha Lai, author of the National Book Awardwinning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out Back Again, follows a young girl as she learns the true meaning of family.Listen, Slowly is a New York Times Book Review Notable Book and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year!A California girl born and raised, Mai cant wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War.Mais parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she wants to be. Besides barely speaking the language, she doesnt know the geography, the local customs, or even her distant relatives. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds.Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Linda Sue Park, Listen, Slowly is an irresistibly charming and emotionally poignant tale about a girl who discovers that home and culture, family and friends, can all mean different things.

Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award! Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugeefleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabamathis coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.H has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hopetoward America. This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "e;enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny."e; An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into H's story. This updated digital edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.