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Crying in Trees

by Nguyen Nhat Anh

First love in rural Vietnam

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First love in rural Vietnam

Dong comes from the city; Turtle is a village girl. Their first love gives Crying in Trees a way to explore the distance between childhood and growing up, with rural Vietnam’s natural setting woven into the memories they form. The publisher’s description places happiness alongside loss and sadness, so the relationship is part of a broader account of emotional maturation, not just a romance. This edition is translated by Nha Thuyen and Kaitlin Rees and includes illustrations by Do Hoang Tuong.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teen readers interested in first-love stories
  • Readers seeking fiction set in rural Vietnam
  • Readers interested in coming-of-age stories about love and loss

Themes

First loveGrowing upLove and lossChildhood memoriesNature

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Book overview

A middle school novel by bestselling Vietnamese author Nguyen Nhat Anh. Crying in Trees is the poignant coming-of-age story about the innocent first love between Dong, a city boy, and Turtle, a village girl, set against the backdrop of rural Vietnam. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, natural beauty, emotional maturation, and unforgettable childhood moments filled with happiness, sadness, and nostalgic longing. Crying in Trees is translated by Nha Thuyen and Kaitlin Rees, with illustrations by Do Hoang Tuong.

About the Author
Nguyen Nhat Anh is a prolific, bestselling author of more than 100 novels for children, middle school, and young adults. However, his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages. He grew up in the Quang Nam province of central Vietnam and began writing stories and poems at the age of 13.
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