Inside Out and Back Again, by Thanhhà Lai

(Paperback, 288 pages, first published in 2013)

Inspired by the author's own childhood—fleeing Vietnam as a refugee and immigrating to Alabama—this Newbery Honor book told in verse is sure to capture young readers' hearts.

Cautions: Redeemed Reader writes, "Some of the situations [the author] describes, especially on board the smuggling ship, are rather earthy and there’s some slightly coarse language." See full review here.

Ages: 10+