Written by Thọ Phạm & Sandra McTavish
The Cricket War provides a unique perspective into a boy’s experience with escaping Vietnam in the 1980s, and is based on true events. The story moves quickly through many dangerous and exciting events where Thọ is challenged with leaving family members, encountering pirates, and making friendships among perceived enemies and strangers. Some of Thọ’s experiences, and those mentioned by other characters, are mildly graphic but are based on historical facts.
Reviewed by Kristina McCabe, Teacher, Pioneer Elementary
Review shared in February 2024
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-8
The Cricket War
Written by Thọ Phạm & Sandra McTavish
Kids Can Press
160 pages
Release Date: October 3, 2023
ISBN: 9781525306556
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
