Children of the River has been praised for its ability to help young readers understand international affairs. One reviewer remarked that "this novel has helped young adults understand the experience of Cambodian refugees settling in the United States after the Vietnam conflict."[6]
Another theme that is portrayed throughout the novel is the "basic goodness of humankind which triumphs in some way even under the most inhumane circumstances."
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The Question and Answer section for Children of the River is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
What chapter are you referrring to?
Pok Simo saw Sundara having lunch with Jonathan.
Soka is heroic because she not only takes over the household, she holds the family together. She takes care of their finances and gets a job to keep them afloat financially,
