Age Recommendation: Grade 7/8
A Grain of Rice is set in the late 70s in Vietnam. Yen is 13 years old and she and her family have made it through the Vietnam War. Things are difficult for Yen and her family, but when a flood destroys her village, her family decides to escape Vietnam for a chance at a new life. They have few resources to fund their trip, but Yen's mother has always shared what they have and they find the favours being returned throughout their journey. This book is a Red Maple 2020 nominee and although it is not extremely graphic in describing Yen's journey, it is definitely a mature content book. I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction.
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