Butterfly Yellow
Published: 2019
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"Butterfly Yellow" by Thanhhà Lai tells the story of Hà, a young Vietnamese girl who embarks on a journey to America in search of her brother, whom she had to leave behind after the Vietnam War. Traveling with a boy named Phan, who is struggling with his own dreams and challenges, they navigate their feelings of loss, survival, and hope. Through the lens of Hà's experiences, the novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the complexities of immigration. As they face obstacles and build connections, both characters learn about love, belonging, and the courage to chase their dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .