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I don’t really understand… First, where is this place.Second, is the cowboy greedy/ bad?

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At the end, is it just me or did ha seemed a little demanding? Especially when she replies, “I am trying”.

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I once struggle in a place… a hotel… it was 1 or 2 star. The bathroom was dirty, there had no internet, and the bedroom was the worst. So dirty…

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Question:why those Brother Quang says the s sounds?

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Does brother Khoi eat anything?
Or does brother Khoi just sit there and eat nothing?

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Comment, Question and a Connection: Emily

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Comment: Ha and her family does not like the chicken.
Question: Why does she not like the chicken??
Connection:I ate a chicken that was a bit spicy. But it was a delicious.

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Connection: My mom also said that must learn Korean because it would be very easy to speak to the Korean people went rent for the Koreans
Question: Why they don't rent an English translator?
Comment: I fell it is so so similar to me for this chapter.

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Question: what do they eat after they Refuse to eat the KFC chicken

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I understand that they should learn all the English they can but what about the dead like they should still think about him what if they forgot about him I mean they probably won't but still and then it comes back and they were like Oh yeah dad I forgot you were alive

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Connection: That’s what happens sometimes when I try something new and I don’t like

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Comment: Even the government provides money I do think the sponsor is really kind. I think that time it cost more for airplanes. And still provided food and shelter which would cost more than the money provided.

Connection:  My dad’s company provides computers and my dad gave that to me to borrow and I wanted a better one but my dad said to be thankful for having just a computer and iPad, phone.

Question: Is the sponsor really using 100% of the money supported?

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1)I think the cowboy's wife don't like Ha's family so the cowboy take them

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Comment: I think the cowboy wife is abit mean and only cares about her self.

Questions: Why does brother?? gag when mother put her piece in her napkin?

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somtimes i dont eat kfc chicken

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why do they say s like a snake ssssssssss

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why do they say s like a snake ssssssssss

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i have a connection:
i once never knew english but then àfter a while i knew alot

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i dont think the wife wants them to stay

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Comment: I also think learning a new language is hard.
Connection: I learned English and a little bit of Vietnamese but I forgot because it was in Grade 1.
Question: How did brother Quang learn English so fast??

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Connection: I agree that learning something new is difficult.

Comment: I think this is kind of funny thinking Jane is a word.

Question: Did she right this book in English even she didn’t know or is it fiction, based on a true story or written by Ha?

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Connection: it’s like when someone glares at me like that, I immediately undo what I just did, like them.

Question: why does the wife have a problem with them?

Comment: in my opinion, the wife is kind of mean and unfair, I mean, Ha’s family did nothing wrong! Poor them!

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Connection: It’s like when I try learn French, millions of rules in it! Like, e, è, é, so much more!

Question: I wonder when she will speak, write and read fluent English! Does brother Quang also have to learn too? Because I thought he already did?

Comment: HOW MANY! so many rules! She must feel frustrated! But I do think she will be the expert at the end!

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Connection: I hate that the "cowboy"s wife is disgusted by ha's family

Question: why is the wife disgusted

connection: So many people bully other people around the world because of who they are

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Connection: This is as same as me when first came to ISV. The skins, hair, eyes are different than me except for the Vietnamese classmates.
Question: Why Ha need to say the teachers name so long?

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Connection: This kind of sounds like when i joined ISV in 2016. I wasn’t nervous but there were so many new faces and different people there! (Similar to an dong)

Question: When is she gonna make friends? How will she make them.

Comment: I’m sure that she will make friends soon! It’s so relatable in my opinion! I think everyone has felt that! I hope she feels better soon!

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Connection: When I’m really sad, I don’t talk too much, just like Khoi. Also, I get injuries all the time too!

Question: What were they doing anyway? Was her mom working on the sewing machine all day? Is the amethyst ring sold?

Comment: The definitely deserve something better than this! I do hope they get something at the end! I like that they are trying, but they got hurt!

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Comment: This was kind of sad because of the no noise it was like she was lonely.

Question:why is there no noise.

Connection: There thousands of people that feel the same way as ha's family

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Comment: It must be hard for ha's family to live like this.

Question: why is ha the only one trying really hard to learn english

Connection: it was hard for me to learn english (mostly because i didn't want to)

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Comment: it is very mean that the cowboy is only helping ha's family for the money

Question:why is the government paying the people to take care of ha's family THAT IS JUST MEAN!!!!!!!!!!!

connection: many people around the world was just like ha's family.

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comment:it is mean that the cowboys wife is hiding them from the other people

Question: why is the cowboys wife hiding ha's family from other people

connection: my mom told me i should learn french.

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Comment:Brother Qaung is trying hard to help Há learn english.

Question: why is brother Qaung helping Há?

connection: my brother "TRIES" to help me.

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Comment: I think the Pink Boy and his friends was very racist and mean. Why would  he bully someone just because of their color!

Questions: Why wouldn't Ha go punch the Pink boy instead of hiding?

Connection: Ok, so I'll tell you a secret! You know why I learn martial arts? Because to be healthy and sometimes fight back the mean bully and be cool! 😎

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Is this the actual ritual to be in a church? And where exactly is the church located. Has it been there for decades?

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Does she not feel irritated? I had somebody do it, and it was kind of bothered me…

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I also had someone to do it. I couldn’t breathe for a few seconds… really was irritating.

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why did Miss sscott show a potographs of a girl crying and screaming?

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COMMENT - so sad that it says she wanted to save this title for her dad…

Connection - my most relieved day was when I first met a friend in ISV.

Question - Why is when Ha’s dad come most relieved? I think I would given better titles like ‘The brightest day’ Is it because she thought he was hurt or dead?

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Comment - the picture.. I can imagine it burning crying running simple words like that shows a picture…

Connection - X this chapter is short and I don’t have any connections

Question - Why did the teacher choose that photograph?

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Comment - I agree if I was in Ha’s situation I would think knowing more about what they are saying is badder..

Connection - I knew a bad word and I thought not knowing is better now. Now I can understand if people say the bad word.

Question - Is more always not better?

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Comment - Again this makes me sad.. wishing..

Connection - I dreamed that I can go see my family which I cannot. (IN COVID serious time)

Question - Do Ha think he is alive? Or gonna come back as a spirit or the things he had?

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Connection: it kind of sounds like me when I couldn’t go to see my family in India when there was lock down…

Question: does ha still have hope? Or does she kinda feel like her mum?

Comment: so true! And so sad…I would be doing exactly what she is doing if I was her at that time! WHEN WILL THE DAD COME! She will be so happy if he did!

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Connection: SOME PEOPLE (they know who they are) tell me things I don’t want to know about it’s so annoying.

Question: how many things did she learn that she didn’t want to? When will she confront pink boy?

Comment: very true. The less of something that is better: sickness, a case of chicken pox, Brussel sprouts (my opinion). I completely agree with the title. Knowing what they say about you! It must have hurt a lot!

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Connection: the part where it says “they’ll be better than hard rolls for lunch” sounds like what I would do! If there is something good at home I’ll probably bring it because mostly the school food is not great…

Question: why would mother throw it away? If I were her, I’d just straight up give it to ha.

Comment: sounds like me! What kind of chips are they? Also, I bet ha is feeling really pleased and happy about the chips and chocolate! I would!

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Connection: this so happens to me! Like I Say something smart, (I feel smart), then my dad outsmarts me (I feel dumb), THEN I outsmart HIM (I feel smart again)

Question: how does pink boy feel NOW? I’m sure he will continue to bully her but  how does he feel after THAT?

Comment: poor, pathetic little pink boy :D I think that is kind of what he deserves after all the bullying! It must be embarrassing!

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Connection: sometimes my friends or family they are really busy so they don’t really have time for me…(for like a day)

Question: HOW DOES HER OWN BRO NOT HAVE 10 MINUTES FOR HER? Seems kind of unfair to me…

Comment: poor ha. I would feel bad too if I had a brother and I had no friends (yet) and that brother doesn’t have time for me…

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Why are they keep saying Boo da, Boo -da

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Why do we have the Buddha statue? Do they even know what the Buddha statue is?

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It is rude to offend someone’s culture. It is like criticizing a part of that person. If these sort of actions from the pink boy kept happening, he will finally get what he deserves

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Comment: The Pink boy was way too mean and calling Ha's a pancake face?! Out of the limit! I think if Ha learns martial art and stiff then after school Pink boy will be like donut.

Question: Did Miss Washington son sacrificed in the Vietnam war?

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I once had a rush to return home from school. The experience was horrific. I felt anxious, frightened, and so much more mixed feelings! I forgot the reason, and it was completely different from ha’s reason.

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Can't Miss Scott choose another picture that is good like tet or papaya or flower more than choosing such a picture like that.

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Connections: Sometimes neighbors say my name that similar to winter: Dong my name - Dong winter in Vietnamese. ANNOYED 😠 😡
Question: Why people need to say her bad tempered words and no responsible words?

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Connection: this is connection to text. In many books, i have seen the main character get bullied about something that is not their fault. It’s so bad!

Question: what is the reason for them saying that? Is it revenge?

Comment: RUDE x infinity. How would THEY feel if she said “gee-sus” huh? (she did say that but still)(and sorry to anyone Christian, it was only for the comment) and yeah!

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COMMENT - I think he is a kind cowboy for acting even she is different.

CONNECTION - when someone said sorry to skip the trouble at that time to skip the trouble back then.

Question - why did he help (cowboy)?

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Why din’t ha ignore them

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Comment: I think the boy is bulling and he is very rude to Ha.
Connection: I also celebrated Halloween.
Question: Does she look like a pancake?? And also why did he call her like that??

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Question: why doesn’t ha ignore them or tell the teacher
Comment: they are rude and bullying
Connection: I don’t have one