Author: VT Bidania Genre : Verse/ Historical Fiction Recommended Ages:  8-12 Publication Date: January 6, 2026 Summary: (Spoiler-free) This middle-grade novel in verse follows Gao Sheng, an eleven-year-old Hmong girl whose life in Laos is abruptly disrupted by war. Forced to flee with her family, Gao Sheng must navigate fear, uncertainty, and displacement while holding tightly to memories of home. Told through spare, lyrical poems, the story captures both the urgency of survival and the quiet...

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