Inside Out and Back Again is an award winning, historical fiction novel by Thanhha Lai. It is 1975 and ten-year-old Hà lives with her mother and three brothers in Saigon, which is about to be taken over by the North Vietnamese. The family decides to make the dangerous journey to flee as refugees to the United States. Engage and educate students with Storyboard That premade activities!
Students can create a movie poster for Inside Out and Back Again to demonstrate how well they understand the main themes and atmosphere of a story.
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"Poignant and moving, Thanhha Lai's semi-autobiographical story will enlighten viewers about the struggles, resilience and strength of refugee children and their families. Young Hà faces a long dangerous journey from her beloved homeland in Vietnam to America in 1975. Hà and her family endure racism and the challenges of starting over in a new land with dignity and courage." - Movie Watchers Digest
Inside Out &Back Again
Inside Out &Back Again
Based on the award-winning novel, comes the movie event of the year: