An impressively detailed, emotional, and insightful account of the experiences of one of the orphans brought to Canada on its last airlift mission out of Saigon in 1975. ( )

Little Kid Reaction: Review pending.

Big Kid Reaction: This is well-told story of a time that many of us don't know about. Even though it is told in third person, the author did a great job of conveying the emotions and drawing the reader into Tuyet's story. The photographs and document clips are well placed and help break up the chapters well. This has some potential as a high interest / low readability book.

Pros: Upper-elementary aged children will find this piece of history both poignant and compelling in this thin, fast read. Children in adoptive families may find pieces of their own journey in Tuyet's story.

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