Children of the River

Sundara, a Cambodian girl who escaped the Khmer Rouge as a teen, struggles to navigate her new life in Oregon while balancing her cultural traditions and her feelings for an American boy named Jonathan. Haunted by grief and the weight of her past, she faces the challenges of fitting in at her high school and staying true to her heritage. This powerful novel explores themes of love, loss, and identity, offering a heartfelt look at the immigrant experience.