This novel should serve as a reminder that we are the authors of our own stories. It is done tactfully and with great care, with a powerful storyline and characters, making for a lovely combination. However, towards the second half, certain storyline aspects appeared to have happened out of nowhere, in one or two instances.ĭespite that small issue, every page of The Magic Fish was a welcomed surprise. The author connects the fairy-tales and Tiến’s story well, creating an enjoyable flow to the novel. The Magic Fish tackles tough subjects in a way that accessible with readers of all ages, and teaches us that no matter what - we can all have our own happy endings. The fairy tales explored in the narrative are oldtime classics we all know and love with an added new spin, highlighting different but important lessons. A beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen that follows a young boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. His life is a mixture of struggle and joy and the entire novel is a blend of the past, future, and fantasy, cleverly differentiated Tiến is an adorable character, motivated to find his own identity, even in the face of hardship. This graphic novel is a powerful story in itself, exploring a variety of complex life issues that many people will be able to relate to.
As they navigate their new lives, will fairy tales be enough to bring them together? Due to the language barrier, he cannot find the right Tiến is a son of Vietnamese immigrants who are struggling to learn English. The Magic Fish tackles tough subjects in a way that accessible with readers of all ages, and teaches us that no matter what - we can all have our own happy endings.The Magic Fish is, among other things, a great tribute to storytelling and its ability to bring people together.
Is there a Vietnamese word for what he’s going through?Ī beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen that follows a young boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. It’s hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but for Tiến, he doesn’t even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. An amazing YA graphic novel that deals with the complexity of family and how stories can bring us together.īut Tiến still enjoys reading his favorite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local library. She mainly speaks Vietnamese, while Tin mostly speaks. They read them aloud together every day as a way for Hin to practice her English. It tells the story of Tin and his mother, Hin, who share a love of fairy tales. Tiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiến has a secret he’s been keeping from them, and it might change everything. Just finished reading The Magic Fish, Trung Le Nguyen’s debut graphic novel. Comic and Graphic Books, Folklore, Young Adult Fiction, LGBTQIA+ (Fiction)
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