Content: PG (attempted robberies, drunk driving, bullying)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
Malcolm is the youngest American-born child of a Hmong refugee family. He struggles to find acceptance in the public school system and he collects the stories of his siblings and extended family. This is a philosophical journey to try and understand the lives of the Hmong refugees. It is painful to see them struggle to survive and succeed, and hold onto their cultural identity in a place that wants them to acclimate and adapt quickly.
“The Diamond Explorer “ is a window into aspects of the Hmong culture and the experiences of refugees. I found this style too stylized to be easily understood by younger children. Therefore, I suggested it for middle or high school readers instead.
J. Smith, Teacher Librarian
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