The novel is highly regarded in educational settings for its historical accuracy and emotional depth. (Older Reader Category). ALA Best Book for Young Adults . Golden Kite Honor Book . 🛍️ Where to Find the Book
is an award-winning young adult novel by Linda Crew , originally published in 1989 . It provides a powerful look at the refugee experience , cultural assimilation, and the lasting trauma of war through the eyes of a Cambodian teenager. 📖 Plot Overview Children Of The River
: During the grueling journey, Sundara's aunt's newborn baby dies of malnutrition while in Sundara's care, leaving her with profound guilt. The novel is highly regarded in educational settings