The Lotus Seed

Written by Sherry Garland · Illustrated by Tatsuro Kiuchi

A girl flees Vietnam, carrying a lotus seed as a symbol of her lost homeland.

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32 pages· 473 words· Est. 6 min read· AD810L

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A young girl escapes war-torn Vietnam, clutching a lotus seed as a cherished link to her past. In America, she and her family navigate a new life, striving to preserve their cultural heritage. As they adapt to unfamiliar surroundings, the seed becomes a poignant reminder of their roots and resilience. Will they find a way to honor their past while embracing the future? This tale of survival and identity explores the enduring bonds of family and tradition amidst the challenges of starting anew.

From the publisher

“My grandmother saw the emperor cry the day he lost his golden dragon throne.”So begins Sherry Garland’s emotional tale of a Vietnamese family forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war. Set against a background of historical events, “The Lotus Seed” thoughtfully portrays refugees who have adapted to a different way of life in a new country without losing touch with their cultural heritage. Theirs is an American story about the continuity of family and culture.An Alternate Selection of Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club

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