Children Of The River Apr 2026

: Available at Barnes & Noble , Libro.fm , and Chirp Books .

: The struggle of the "good Cambodian girl" to honor her heritage while living in a modern Western society. 🏆 Awards and Recognition Children Of The River

: The protagonist; a sensitive girl haunted by the family she left behind in Cambodia. : Available at Barnes & Noble , Libro

The story follows , a thirteen-year-old girl who flees Phnom Penh, Cambodia , in 1975 to escape the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. The story follows , a thirteen-year-old girl who

: The contrast between thinking of life as a "road" (American: choice and direction) versus a "river" (Cambodian: surrendering to the flow).

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

: Sundara's strict aunt who fiercely clings to Khmer traditions and struggles with her own grief and guilt.