In America's Shadow

by Kaleigh Komatsu, Kimberly Komatsu, Mitchell T. Maki

Book Overview

Chronicles the history of Japanese Americans from immigration to the World War II internment, as told through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970982909
• ISBN13: 9780970982902
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Thomas George Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 12.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A timely book in light of today's political turmoil

Collaboratively compiled by Kimberly and Kaleigh Komatsu, In America's Shadow is a very personalized retelling of the injustice the United States of America perpetrated upon more than 120,000 members of the Japanese-American population during the World War II era, when they were compelled by the American government to live in relocation camps. Powerful black-and-white photographs and the wistful captions tell the story of a young girl and her family's experiences. A timely book in light of today's political turmoil, and very highly recommended for readers of all ages, In America's Shadow is vivid and unforgettable photography book highlighting one of the relatively lesser known aspects of World War II.