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In the midst of World War II, a Japanese American teen named Haruko is uprooted when her family is moved to the Crystal City Internment Camp in Texas. A chance encounter with Margot, an emigrated German American, sparks a friendship that transforms both girls' lives during a period of upheaval, prejudice, and confinement. Their connection demonstrates the power of solidarity and understanding in the darkest times, offering a poignant lens on the experiences of minority families amid wartime America.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Monica Hesse
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