
Title
Only the Heart
Author
Caswell, Brian and Phu an Chiem, David
Publisher
University of Queensland Press
Published Date
1997
Annotation
Based on the life of the illustrator, Only the Heart tells the story of Toan and his family who escape Vietnam by boat. The story covers events in his life as a six-year-old and then as a teenager. Diary-like entries of two cousins and several other characters adds realism. The story is a gripping one of survival and coping with the consequences of war.
Key Concepts
Immigration, Refugees, Resilience, War
Audience
Secondary
AC Links/EYLF
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