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flintsloveofbooks's review
5.0
This was a beautifully written book about a shitty racist act in American history. Shocking, I know.
ale_edde's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
jcarsrud's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This is a great historical picture book based on a true story. I loved the amount of text on each page and think a 2nd grader could read it independently. I requested this for Valentine's Day and should do the same next year. Not the traditional vday book, but a love story, so it would fit!
lyriclorelei's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Tokuda-Hall managed to tell so much with this.
halfpintlaur's review
5.0
Yonsei here! My grandparents also found love in the camps (Rohwer). This book is a very important part of history that isn’t talked about often. Scholastic offering publication under the premise that all references to racism were removed is an absolute outrage, not to mention a move in the opposite direction that society needs to strive for. In awe that the author refused their “offer.” Hearing the story, I knew I needed to purchase a copy to keep the history alive and teach my son the injustice that the Japanese Americans (and so many others) have faced in American history.
draculaura21's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I cried. Would give more stars if I could. Absolutely beautiful.