An ALA Notable Children’s Book and a Booklist Editors’ Choice, about one young man’s memories of the land he called home.
The land I love was lost to me forever.
Huynh Quang Nhuong grew up in the highlands of Vietnam, next to the...
The author describes life growing up in the hills of central Vietnam, where, as a young boy, his sole companion was Tank, the family water buffalo, who chased bullies, defended the village from a wild tiger, led the herd, and adopted a puppy....
As a young boy growing up in the hills of central Vietnam, Nhuong’s companion was Tank, the family water buffalo. When bullies harassed Nhuong, Tank sent them packing. When a wild tiger threatened the entire village, Tank defeated it. He led the he...