The best we could do: an illustrated memoir
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GN: Graphic Novel 600L
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Published:
New York : Abrams Comicarts, 2017.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
327 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781419718786, 9781419718779, 1419718770, 9781419718779 (hbk.), 1419718770 (hbk.)
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 4.4, 2 Points
Lexile code:
GN: Graphic Novel
Lexile measure:
600

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The author describes her experiences as a young Vietnamese immigrant, highlighting her family's move from their war-torn home to the United States in graphic novel format.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Bui, T. (2017). The best we could do: an illustrated memoir. Abrams Comicarts.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Bui, Thi. 2017. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. Abrams Comicarts.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Bui, Thi, The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. Abrams Comicarts, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Bui, Thi. The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir. Abrams Comicarts, 2017.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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