The Texas landscape and Thanhha's description make it bloom before your eyes. There are many things that make this an unforgettable novel.

What she endured to find him shows the power of the human spirit in the absolute worst conditions. Hằng is the sister who sent him away from their home country of Viet Nam. They have been a part for six years, and Hằng's unwavering determination to find Linh will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Though the distance between them feels greater than ever, Hằng has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap.Īn incredible novel and incredible performanceīutterfly Yellow is a gripping novel that is rich on details, describing the harrowing struggle for survival as Hằng tries to reconnect with her brother Linh. But when she realizes he doesn’t remember her, their family, or Việt Nam, her heart is crushed. Hằng 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, Hằng has made the brutal journey from Việt Nam and is now in Texas as a refugee. In a split second, Linh is ripped from her arms - and Hằng is left behind in the war-torn country. In the final days of the Việt Nam War, Hằng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. Sanchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving own voices novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L.

Winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction!

Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lại