Books like Pearl Harbor is burning! by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
When Frank’s family relocates to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he meets Kenji, a Japanese‑American boy who shares his new environment. The peaceful days of friendship are shattered on December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor is struck by the Japanese. The novel follows Frank and Kenji as they confront the sudden violence and the challenges of loyalty, identity, and prejudice in the midst of wartime uncertainty. Their friendship is tested, yet it offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of belonging during a pivotal moment in world history.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
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