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Set against the backdrop of World War II, this juvenile novel follows a Tsimshian boy in British Columbia as he confronts the challenges of evacuation and relocation during the 1940s. The narrative foregrounds the experiences of Japanese Canadians, the broader theme of racism, and the personal growth of a young protagonist amid wartime upheaval. Through his eyes, readers gain insight into the cultural and social tensions that shaped Canada’s home front during the conflict.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Eric Walters
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