Butterfly Yellow
Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lai is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 13, 2020. This 320-page novel explores the emotional journey of Hằng, who, in the final days of the Việt Nam War, is separated from her little brother, Linh, at the airport. Years later, as a refugee in Texas, Hằng is determined to reunite with Linh, who has no memory of their past together.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into themes of family, adoption, and the challenges of coming of age in a new country. As Hằng navigates her new life, she meets LeeRoy, a city boy with aspirations of rodeo fame, who offers to help her in her quest. The story captures the complexities of sibling relationships and the impact of cultural diversity, as Hằng strives to reconnect with Linh despite the emotional barriers that have formed between them.
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Winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sánchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again. 4 starred reviews!
In the final days of the Việt Nam War, Hằng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. In a split second, Linh is ripped from her arms–and Hằng is left behind in the war-torn country.
Six years later, Hằng has made the brutal journey from Việt Nam and is now in Texas as a refugee. She doesn’t know how she will find the little brother who was taken from her until she meets LeeRoy, a city boy with big rodeo dreams, who decides to help her.
Hằng is overjoyed when she reunites with Linh. But when she realizes he doesn’t remember her, their family, or Việt Nam, her heart is crushed. Though the distance between them feels greater than ever, Hằng has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap.
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