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The story follows Sumiko Ohara, an eighteen-year-old girl from California, as she is forced to relocate with her family to the Japanese American relocation camps during World War II. Sumiko is initially uncertain about her new environment and the discrimination she is facing due to her Japanese heritage. As the story progresses, she discovers her strength and resilience, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and escape from the constraints of her new life. The book explores themes of prejudice, discrimination, and the challenges faced by Japanese Americans during the World War II relocation program.
First publish date: 1945
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Florence Crannell Means
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