Year of Impossible Goodbyes
Overview & Summary
Ten-year-old Sookan and her family endure brutal oppression under Japanese occupation and then Soviet control in North Korea at the end of World War II, ultimately undertaking a harrowing, illegal escape across the border to reach freedom in the South. Sook Nyul Choi's autobiographical novel is a powerful account of a family's survival amid political upheaval largely unfamiliar to most Western readers.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
