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Thirteen-year-old Yen and her family have survived a war, famine and persecution. When a powerful flood ruins their village in rural Vietnam, matters only get worse. With the help of neighbors and family, they decide to take the ultimate risk on a chance for a better life.
About this Author
Nhung N. Tran--Davies is a physician and advocate for social justice through education. Her family came to Canada as refugees from Vietnam when she was five years old. Nhung and her family live outside Edmonton, Alberta.
Reviews
Debut author Nhun Tran-Davies immerses the reader in this deeply moving fictionalized account of her family's escape from Vietnam following the fall of Saigon.
"A gripping account of the refugee experience...The action never flags, and Yen's feistiness makes her an engaging and empathetic character."
"Debut author Nhun Tran-Davies immerses the reader in this deeply moving fictionalized account of her family's escape from Vietnam following the fall of Saigon."
? "While certainly a suspenseful action story, A Grain of Rice is a sobering read, which gives insight into the...struggles of refugees past and present."
"The descriptive narrative [has] a strong sense of immediacy; the author's portrayal of the mother's dedication, generosity and persistence is spot on."
"Based on events from the author's childhood, this fictionalized narrative offers a gripping account if the refugee experience."
"The descriptive narrative [has] a strong sense of immediacy; the author's portrayal of the mother's dedication, generosity and persistence is spot on."
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