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In the aftermath of World War II, a Japanese‑American family, once forced into an American concentration camp, return to their hometown and attempt to restore everyday normality. Facing widespread anti‑Japanese sentiments, they confront fear, distrust, and violence as they try to navigate a society still marred by prejudice.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Yoshiko Uchida
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