librarianryan 's review for:

Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn
5.0
inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
75 words have never meant so much as they do in this immigration story.  The Caldacot worthy illustrations are as much a part of the story as the heart wrenching words.  This story is beautiful and heartbreaking, and very needed in libraries now.