88 pages • 2 hours read
Ann E. BurgAll the Broken Pieces
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ann E. Burg's All the Broken Pieces is lauded for its poignant portrayal of a Vietnamese adoptee's struggle with his past, enriched by evocative verse. Critics appreciate its accessible language and emotional depth, but some find the narrative's resolution overly simplistic. Overall, it's celebrated for its heartfelt exploration of identity and healing.
Who Should Read All the Broken Pieces?
A reader who would enjoy All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg is likely a middle or high school student interested in historical fiction and emotional, character-driven stories. Fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen and Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai will find similar themes of resilience and identity.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
HL680L