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Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy

Andrea Warren
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Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Andrea Warren

Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Children`s Literature

Education
Setting

Vietnam • 1970s

Topic
Military & War

Arts & Culture

Education
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy by Andrea Warren tells the true story of a young Vietnamese orphan who flees war-torn Saigon and is adopted by an American family. The book follows his journey to a new life, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and cultural adaptation.

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Hopeful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

341 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy by Andrea Warren receives praise for its engaging narrative and historical insight, making it suitable for young readers. The book is commended for its emotional depth and educational value, though some critics note a lack of detailed background on the broader historical context.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy?

A reader who enjoys The Boy on the Wooden Box and Inside Out and Back Again would appreciate Escape from Saigon. They are often interested in historical narratives, personal growth, cultural identity, and the resilience of children during wartime.

4.2

341 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

Children`s Literature

Education
Setting

Vietnam • 1970s

Topic
Military & War

Arts & Culture

Education
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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