Ann E. Burg
Ann E. Burg is an acclaimed author known for her poignant historical and contemporary fiction for young readers. With a background in English and a passion for teaching, Burg brings depth and empathy to her storytelling. Her works, including "All the Broken Pieces" and "Serafina's Promise," have received numerous accolades for their lyrical prose and insightful exploration of complex themes, making her a distinctive voice in children's literature.
Book summaries for books written by Ann E. Burg
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I can barely remember the day my mother and I were airlifted out of Vietnam.
But I am not a war refugee, I am an American.
Sometimes it feels like I'm still stuck in the wreckage of the crash.
I never know if my memories are real or just something I imagined.
I can still hear the whispers of the soldiers, smell the smoke, feel the pain.
I wish I could forget the things I've seen.
I don't want to be defined by the scars of war.
Music is my escape from the memories that haunt me.
Sometimes I feel like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.
In the midst of darkness, I find fragments of light to hold onto.
I don't want to be pitied, I just want to belong.
My heart aches for the family I've lost and the family I've found.