Goodbye, Vietnam

Written by Gloria Whelan

A family flees Vietnam, facing peril and hope on their journey to freedom.

3.6 Goodreads · 572 ratings

144 pages· 810L

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Bookroo's summary

Mai's family must escape Vietnam before soldiers capture her father and grandmother. Their perilous journey through the Mekong Delta swamps leads them toward the sea and a new life in Hong Kong. As they navigate this treacherous path, they must rely on their courage and hope to overcome the injustices they face. Will they find the freedom they seek, or will the dangers of their journey prove too great? This gripping tale of survival and resilience explores the depths of human determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

From the publisher

“When Mai’s family discovers that Vietnam government soldiers will soonapprehend her father and grandmother, the family slips away in the night. Theytrudge through the swamps of the Mekong Delta toward the sea. The gut-wrenchingtrip to Hong Kong is just another step toward a new life, which the familyeventually finds. Whelan’s characters are distinctive, and her story isriveting, haunting, and memorable, reflecting the human virtues ofdetermination, hope, love, and courage in the face of the most devastating ofcircumstances and injustices.”– “Booklist. “

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