About the book
\"When Mai's family discovers that Vietnam government soldiers will soon apprehend her father and grandmother, the family slips away in the night. They trudge through the swamps of the Mekong Delta toward the sea. The gut-wrenching trip to Hong Kong is just another step toward a new life, which the family eventually finds. Whelan's characters are distinctive, and her story is riveting, haunting, and memorable, reflecting the human virtues of determination, hope, love, and courage in the face of the most devastating of circumstances and injustices.\"--Booklist.
Editions of Goodbye, Vietnam
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679822639
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679922636
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679823766
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307770189
Read an Excerpt
\"When Mai's family discovers that Vietnam government soldiers will soon apprehend her father and grandmother, the family slips away in the night. They trudge through the swamps of the Mekong Delta toward the sea. The gut-wrenching trip to Hong Kong is just another step toward a new life, which the family eventually finds. Whelan's characters are distinctive, and her story is riveting, haunting, and memorable, reflecting the human virtues of determination, hope, love, and courage in the face of the most devastating of circumstances and injustices.\"--Booklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodbye, Vietnam about?
\"When Mai's family discovers that Vietnam government soldiers will soon apprehend her father and grandmother, the family slips away in the night. They trudge through the swamps of the Mekong Delta toward the sea. The gut-wrenching trip to Hong Kong is just another step toward a new life, which the family eventually finds. Whelan's characters are distinctive, and her story is riveting, haunting, and memorable, reflecting the human virtues of determination, hope, love, and courage in the face of the most devastating of circumstances and injustices.\"--Booklist.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Goodbye, Vietnam?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Goodbye, Vietnam?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679822639
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Goodbye, Vietnam?
Gloria Whelan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Goodbye, Vietnam is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679822639) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679922636) and paperback(ISBN 9780679823766) and ebook(ISBN 9780307770189)
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