Wishes
Wishes
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Wishes

Written by Muon Thi Van & illustrated by Victo Ngai
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$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
34
Page count
2
Words per page
AD130L
Lexile measure
May 4, 2021
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An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team.Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family’s search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author’s life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family’s difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Mượn Thị Văn, thoughtful back matter about the author’s connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.Wishes is a must-have book for every child’s bookshelf.

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Topics

Americahistoryimmigration and emigrationwishesfamilyrefugees20th centurysocial themeslongingdesiresself-discovery

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Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338305890
    Publication Date
    May 4, 2021
    Publisher
    Orchard Books
    Original Publication Date
    May 4, 2021
    Page Count
    34
    Words Per Page
    2
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020029940
    Lexile® Level
    AD130L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~E
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~1.3

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