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Set in 1940s New Mexico during World War II, "The Stand" follows Will Hutchinson, a spirited Anglo youth whose father is a prisoner of war. When a Japanese American family is forced to relocate to a nearby camp, Will faces the hostility of his classmates and the looming prejudice of the era. Guided by his conscience and Christian values, he decides to help the family, challenging the social tensions of the time and demonstrating the power of compassion and moral courage.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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