"The Lotus Seed" by Sherry Garland tells the poignant story of a Vietnamese girl who flees her homeland during the tumult of war. As she embarks on her journey, she carries with her a single lotus seed, a symbol of hope and resilience. Through the trials of displacement and the challenges of adapting to a new life, the lotus seed becomes a powerful metaphor for her cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of her ancestors. Ultimately, the story explores themes of memory, identity, and the ways in which one can honor the past while embracing the future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

This book was published in 1997 by Perfection Learning .

Sherry Garland has written more than thirty books and won more than forty awards, including an ALA Notable recognition and a Reading Rainbow book selection. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and schools across the country, particularly in her home state of Texas. Garland created the Voices Series to provide personal narratives of pivotal moments in America's past. The series includes Voices of Pearl Harbor, Voices of the Dust Bowl, Voices of Gettysburg, and Voices of the Alamo. Her other titles include Best Horse on the Force, The Buffalo Soldier, and Children of the Dragon: Selected Tales from Vietnam, all available from Pelican. Garland is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in central Texas.