The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in Vietnam

by Huynh Quang Nhuong and Quang Nhuong Huynh

Book Overview

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 jungle teeming with wildlife. Encounters with tigers, wild hogs, and deadly snakes were as much a part of his life as tending the rice fields while on the back of his pet water buffalo, Tank. Perfect for classrooms, as well...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064401839
• ISBN13: 9780064401838
• Release Date: November 1986
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

The Land I Lost

I am a student teacher...(and) am currently student teaching anEnglish Language Learners class... I decided to use The Land I Lostin my classroom because I interact daily with many Vietnamese studentswho are able to relate to the material. This book lends itself to many activities dealing with plot and theme. For example, our class composed graphics from chapter 3, The Lone Wild Hog, portraying the theme of the individualism versus collectivism. Together, we are learning about the Vietnamese culture, and about each other. This book has been a wonderful experience for us all. END

The Land I Lost

I am a student teacher in the University of California, Davis credential program and am currently student teaching an English Language Learners class at Florin High School in Sacramento. I decided to use The Land I Lost in my classroom because I interact daily with many Vietnamese students who are able to relate to the material. This book lends itself to many activities dealing with plot and theme. For example, our class composed graphics from chapter 3, The Lone Wild Hog, portraying the theme of the individualism versus collectivism. Together, we are learning about the Vietnamese culture, and about each other. This book has been a wonderful experience for us all.

The Land I Lost

A collection of stories from the author's boyhood memories of a small hamlet in Vietnam. He does a good job of describing the carefree life of a young boy in Vietnam. Very good histrical book with excellent black and white illustrations. Recommended for students in the 4th through the 9th grades. Also recommeded for teachers of these levels.