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246 pp.
| Scholastic |
April, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-439-80203-1$16.99
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4-6
Theo's search for the truth about his father's disappearance in Vietnam is framed by his fascination with space travel and his quest to answer the question: what is the most important thing about Earth? Through a mix of first- and third-person narration, this layered, intricate story unfolds to show Theo how his family's history intersects with the history of his country. Reading list, websites.