I really enjoyed the history behind this book, and how each new friend of Miss Kanagawa was set in a period of American history that added to the story. Miss Kanagawa was a beautifully ornate doll who came to America from Japan along with 57 other doll in 1927 as a sign of friendship between Jap...
Honestly, I'm a bit frustrated with this one. This book follows the story of the Japanese internment camps in America following the attack on Pearl Harbor. However, it is told from the perspective of a white girl. This seems like really odd choice especially for the Dear America series which has ...
This was a reread for me and it is still one of my favorites! I love reading historical fiction and especially these Dear America books. This book is the Diary of Piper Davis, daughter of a minister. Her brother recently enlisted in the Navy. When the Pearl Harbor attack happens everything chang...
In my opinion this book was most likely like a children book which I was so clueless to realize. The story of these two adventurers is very interesting and shows not only the heart of humans but as animals as well. I suggest this book to children or young teens who are looking forward to reading ...
Year Published: 2006Awards: Newbery Honor Award, ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book, ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies trade book for young people, Book Sense 76 Pick, Barnes & Noble Teen Discover Selection, Borders Original Voices for Young Adults Selection, Boo...
His beliefs are not always popular, but he defends his actions, saying, “The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.” Good and bad are often flip sides of the same coin. My first front-page article, with proper byline, elevated me from cub to reporter. The whole newsroom ...