Book Series · 2 Books

Inside Out and Back Again Books

In order from Inside Out & Back Again to When Clouds Touch Us.

The Inside Out and Back Again series is a set of 2 chapter books by Thanhha Lai, published between 2011 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages. Subjects across the series include culture, Vietnam War, and immigration and emigration.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Inside Out & Back Again

By Thanhha Lai

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

262 pages· 14,925 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Summary: In 1975, Hà's world is upended as she and her family escape war-torn Vietnam for a new life in Alabama. Through poetic verse, Hà navigates the challenges of a foreign land, grappling with loss, identity, and the quest for belonging. Will she find hope and healing in this unfamiliar world, or will the shadows of her past linger? Experience a poignant journey of resilience and transformation as Hà's story unfolds, capturing the heartache and hope of a refugee's path to a new beginning.

The complete set

Inside Out and Back Again Series

2 books · Published 2011–2023

Series

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$1597

Inside Out & Back Again

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

Series

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$1797

When Clouds Touch Us

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A refugee family faces new challenges as they move to Texas, seeking stability and belonging.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Inside Out and Back Again series?

There are 2 books in the Inside Out and Back Again series. It began with Inside Out & Back Again in 2011, and the newest book, When Clouds Touch Us, was published in 2023.