Endless Sea

A beautifully illustrated, poignant true picture book story of one refugee family's perilous journey from Vietnam

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2026SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 UKLA BOOK AWARDS (Information 3-14)On the first day, we ate rice cakes.On the second day, they were all gone.On the third day, the water ran out.On the fourth day, we reached the sea…This picture book tells the moving true story of Chi Thai’s refugee crossing from Vietnam to the UK, at just four years old ... leaving her home behind, and setting out across the vastness of the sea in a tiny boat. It's a deeply personal account, rooted in important history – and yet, her story resonates with those of families all over the world today, forced to make perilous journeys of their own. Beautifully written by Chi, with striking illustrations by artist Linh Dao, this is essential reading for everyone.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-03-06
Mått21 x 27 x 1 mm
Vikt380 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieWalker Studio
Antal sidor40
FörlagWalker Books Ltd
IllustratörLinh Dao
ISBN9781529516487
UtmärkelserShort-listed for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2026 (UK)

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Chi Thai is a British Vietnamese independent filmmaker. She is a BIFA nominated producer and a Screen International Star of Tomorrow. She directed and produced the short film adaptation of award-winning Walker title The Promise by Nicola Davies and Laura Carlin. Her production company, Last Conker, was awarded the BFI Vision Award in 2020–22 and produces films that unravel from the complex web of diaspora. She produced the two-time SXSW23 Grand Jury winning film, Raging Grace. The Endless Sea is her debut picture book.Linh Dao is an award-winning illustrator and animator. Having been born in Vietnam and moved to Europe, she is able to look at the world from a combined perspective.

Some stories demand to be told - not just for those who lived them but for the generations that follow. This is one such story […] Thai’s text is spare yet powerful, each word carrying the weight of memory, loss, and hope. The language is deeply evocative, its understated simplicity heightening the emotional impact. Dao’s illustrations amplify this storytelling with striking visual contrasts […] This is more than a refugee story - it is a testament to survival, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family.