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When the Battle of Okinawa erupts on April 1, 1945, fourteen‑year‑old Hideki, a native Okinawan, is drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps. Thrust into the front lines with two grenades, he is ordered to kill American soldiers. Though reluctant to take a life, Hideki's primary goal is to locate his family. His perilous journey across the island brings him face‑to‑face with Ray, a Marine on his first battle. The decision Hideki makes in that confrontation will alter his life forever.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alan Gratz
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