1943, one year after the end of Under the Blood-Red Sun, Tomi’s Papa and Grandpa are still under arrest, and the paradise of Hawaii no...
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Jan 22, 2011
Dotty
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I could not put this book down. Riveting suspense, vivid historical rendering coupled with graphic descriptions of the setting. Characters to love:
Tomi - courage and honor and the loyalty of his friends
Billy -- Tomi’s white friend who sees no color or ethnic barriers
Tomi’s mother --earning a living caring for a family prejudiced against Japanese Americans
Tomi’s grandfather -- honorable, stubborn, and loving in his own crabby way
Tomi’ Nakaji’s father was arrested More...
Tomi - courage and honor and the loyalty of his friends
Billy -- Tomi’s white friend who sees no color or ethnic barriers
Tomi’s mother --earning a living caring for a family prejudiced against Japanese Americans
Tomi’s grandfather -- honorable, stubborn, and loving in his own crabby way
Tomi’ Nakaji’s father was arrested More...
Oct 21, 2007
Hollie
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I didn't understand the impact of the bombing of Pearl Harbor until I visited the Memorial on Oahu, Hawaii in November of 2001. It hit so close to home following the attacks of September 11th that suddenly the bombing came incredibly close to home.
I also am drawn to books that bring the injustice of prejudice a little closer into my world, because it gives me the opportunity to examine my life and see if there is intolerance that exists in my own thinking. Tomi is a classic underdog More...
I also am drawn to books that bring the injustice of prejudice a little closer into my world, because it gives me the opportunity to examine my life and see if there is intolerance that exists in my own thinking. Tomi is a classic underdog More...
Jun 26, 2008
Jenn
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this book helped understand a bit the hardships that the bombing of pearl harbor brought. The coincidence about reading this for the book club i attended this year at my school was that towards the end of the curriculum we started studying WWII and i was able to contribute a lot to our discussions and debates. The boy also made me understand even more racial issues and the tolls it takes on us. the continuation of this book "under the blood red sun" if im not mistaken is a good read so
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Jul 26, 2008
Marilyn
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I generally like Graham Salisbury's books but for some reason, even though this one is short, it took me forever to get through it. There seemed to me to be an over-abundance of stock characters, i.e. the grumpy but wise grandfather, the white kid with a good heart, the white kid with power issues, the two Hawaiian kids who add humor, etc. etc. If you're looking for a more satisfying historical fiction of this time in US history, go to Salisbury's Under the Eyes of the Emperor.
Jan 03, 2008
Alex
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Gripped by anti Japanese sentiment in the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tomi attempts to do the impossible by raising his father's sunken boat. Surrounded by friends and people he barely knows, Tomi's quest brings him closer to his grandfather and his heritage. Tomi struggles with his own self doubts and with the real threat of his neighbor turned enemy Keet.
Jun 26, 2008
Sandra
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This is a story set in Hawaii right after the bombing of pearl harbor. It is a tragic look at how Americans can treat other Americans and a real eye-opener.
Tomi and his friends show true bravery and grit growing up in this troubling time.
Tomi and his friends show true bravery and grit growing up in this troubling time.
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