Awards and HonorsALA Best Books for Young Adults 2010; IRA Notable Books for a Global Society 2010; Booklist The Best of Editors’ Choice 2009; 2009 Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth, 2009 Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth
Two years ago, Matt Pin was airlifted from Vietnam. Now living in America, twelve-year-old Matt tries to lead a normal life; he plays baseball, takes piano lessons, and spends time with his family. But he also faces racist comments at school, has nightmares about the war, and feels guilty and worried about his mother and brother, who are still in Vietnam. Worst of all, he believes that his adoptive parents want to get rid of him.