Children of the River
| Children of the River | |
|---|---|
| Author | Linda Crew |
| Book type | Fiction |
| First published | 1989 |
| Original language | English |
| Publisher | Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers |
| ISBN | 978-0-440-21022-1 |
| Subjects | Literature & Storytelling; Migration & Diaspora; Family & Intergenerational Life |
| Creator pages | Linda Crew |
Children of the River is a work of fiction by Linda Crew, first published in 1989. (Wikipedia)
Description
The novel follows Sundara Sovann, a Cambodian girl who flees the Khmer Rouge with members of her family and resettles in Oregon. She struggles to adapt to American school and social life while maintaining her family’s expectations and grieving for the people and life she left behind. Sundara develops a relationship with Jonathan, an American boy, while confronting questions about cultural identity, loyalty, and happiness. (Wikipedia)
Publication and editions
The book received American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults, Golden Kite Honor Book, and International Reading Association Children’s Book Award recognition. Linda Crew stated that she spent a year researching Cambodia’s history and culture before writing the novel. (Wikipedia; Random House Children's Books)
Read or borrow
- Random House Children's Books. Check a library catalogue or bookseller for current availability.