The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in Vietnam
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Book Overview
An ALA Notable Children's Book and a Booklist Editors' Choice, about one young man's memories of the land he called home. The land I love was lost to me forever. Huynh Quang Nhuong grew up in the highlands of Vietnam, next to the jungle teeming with wildlife. Encounters with tigers, wild hogs, and deadly snakes were as much a part of his life as tending the rice fields while on the back of his pet water buffalo, Tank. Perfect for classrooms, as well as fans of Linda Sue Park and Thanhha Lai, these fifteen tales will transport readers into a world of lush beauty and terrible danger--and a way of life that is gone forever.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0064401839
ISBN13:9780064401838
Release Date:November 1986
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.2" x 7.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The Land I Lost
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I am a student teacher...(and) am currently student teaching anEnglish Language Learners class... I decided to use The Land I Lostin my classroom because I interact daily with many Vietnamese studentswho are able to relate to the material. This book lends itself to many activities dealing with plot and theme. For example, our class composed graphics from chapter 3, The Lone Wild Hog, portraying the theme of the individualism versus collectivism. Together, we are learning about the Vietnamese culture, and about each other. This book has been a wonderful experience for us all. END
The Land I Lost
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I am a student teacher in the University of California, Davis credential program and am currently student teaching an English Language Learners class at Florin High School in Sacramento. I decided to use The Land I Lost in my classroom because I interact daily with many Vietnamese students who are able to relate to the material. This book lends itself to many activities dealing with plot and theme. For example, our class composed graphics from chapter 3, The Lone Wild Hog, portraying the theme of the individualism versus collectivism. Together, we are learning about the Vietnamese culture, and about each other. This book has been a wonderful experience for us all.
The Land I Lost
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A collection of stories from the author's boyhood memories of a small hamlet in Vietnam. He does a good job of describing the carefree life of a young boy in Vietnam. Very good histrical book with excellent black and white illustrations. Recommended for students in the 4th through the 9th grades. Also recommeded for teachers of these levels.
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