Mekong Kids

by Khemachat and By Khemachat

Mekong Kids is the heartwarming story of a tubby, fifth-grade boy named Boom, who lives in northeastern Thailand in a village along the Mekong River. As Boom struggles to make friends with the other boys in his community, he learns to take responsibility for his actions, overcome his fears, bridge barriers, and help rivals become friends. Genuine friendship based on caring for others overrides social and national barriers. The distinctive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6162150933
• ISBN13: 9786162150937
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher