The Nguyen Kids: The Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts
CHAPTER 1 ANNE Grandma Nội's House This is amazing I whisper standing in front of the house Grandma Nội grew up in I close my eyes to enjoy the moment Move Miss Perfect Liz pushes past me The house is tall and narrow and painted light green I am super excited to learn what Grandma Nội’s life was like here in Vietnam That may help me learn 1
about where my parents came from and where I come from us inside An older woman with long straight hair waves Dad hurries to the door a suitcase in each hand Chào Chị Ba he says as he greets the woman They speak in Vietnamese and hug and laugh I’m glad she seems nice My body tingles with excitement But once I’m inside the house I feel a heaviness on my shoulders It’s a bit spooky Jay holds Mom’s hand as they come inside last I don’t want you or Dad to go he whispers to Mom I try to help Jay it’s only for five days We will have fun 3
