All the Broken Pieces

Written by Ann E. Burg

A boy must face his past and choose between silence and truth in a new land.

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240 pages· HL680L

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Matt Pin, haunted by memories of war-torn Vietnam and a secret left behind, now lives with a loving adoptive family in the U.S. As he navigates his new life, Matt must confront his past, balancing silence with truth, blame with forgiveness, and fear with freedom. Will he find the courage to embrace his history and heal? This poignant tale, told in evocative verse, explores the enduring scars of war and the transformative power of love.

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An award-winning debut novel from a stellar new voice in middle grade fiction.Matt Pin would like to forget: war torn Vietnam, bombs that fell like dead crows, and the terrible secret he left behind. But now that he is living with a caring adoptive family in the United States, he finds himself forced to confront his past. And that means choosing between silence and candor, blame and forgiveness, fear and freedom.By turns harrowing, dreamlike, sad, and triumphant, this searing debut novel, written in lucid verse, reveals an unforgettable perspective on the lasting impact of war and the healing power of love.

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