Listen, Slowly
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai is a novel published by HarperCollins on February 17, 2015, featuring 272 pages in English. The story follows a young girl named Mai, who is reluctantly taken to Vietnam with her grandmother to uncover the truth about her grandfather’s past during the Vietnam War. While her parents believe this trip will help Mai connect with her cultural roots, she struggles with the unfamiliar environment and her limited understanding of the language and customs.
Throughout her journey, Mai navigates the complexities of family and identity, balancing her life in California with her experiences in Vietnam. The narrative explores themes of family, multigenerational relationships, and the challenges of emigration and immigration. Readers will find an engaging portrayal of a young girl’s emotional growth as she learns to appreciate her heritage and the meaning of home.
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This remarkable and bestselling novel from Thanhha Lai, author of the National Book Award–winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again, follows a young girl as she learns the true meaning of family.
Listen, Slowly is a New York Times Book Review Notable Book and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year!
A California girl born and raised, Mai can’t wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War.
Mai’s parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those are their roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she wants to be. Besides barely speaking the language, she doesn’t know the geography, the local customs, or even her distant relatives. To survive her trip, Mai must find a balance between her two completely different worlds.
Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Linda Sue Park, Listen, Slowly is an irresistibly charming and emotionally poignant tale about a girl who discovers that home and culture, family and friends, can all mean different things.
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