When I was ten

Inside Out & Back Again

In poetic prose and simple, pure language, this story recounts the spiritual growth and transformation of a beautiful and resilient girl as she faces an entirely new environment. The novel's protagonist, Hà, is a ten-year-old girl. Her hometown holds familiar routines and traditions, her warm friends, and papaya trees. But this year, an unexpected journey turns her life upside down. Hà and her family are forced to leave their beautiful yet ravaged home for the American South. Adapting to a new environment proves incredibly difficult: new food, new neighbors, new classmates, an entirely new city... Will Hà eventually integrate into this new world, regaining her intelligence and confidence? The most beautiful experience of youth is shedding immaturity through growth, becoming brave and responsible, strong and full of dreams. In this award-winning debut work, author Lai Qinghe imbues much of her own reflections and experiences, depicting the protagonist's psychological changes with authenticity and credibility. The novel's unique style, with its concise and potent phrasing, possesses a distinctive charm, making it a work worth revisiting both for its content and its expression.

2013-01-01

晨光出版社

291

9787541452000