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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2019-12-10
Page Count
40
Publisher
Holiday House
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780823444311
Lexile
AD880
Themes
Asian American
family history

Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp

Written by Katie Yamasaki

For two boys in a Japanese American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States went to war.

With the family forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp, Jimmy loses his appetite. Older brother Taro takes matters into his own hands and, night after night, sneaks out of the camp and catches fresh fish for Jimmy to help make him strong again.

This affecting tale of courage and love is an adaptation of the author's true family story, and includes a letter to readers with more information about the historical background and inspiration.

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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
historical fiction
Copyright Year
2019-12-10
Page Count
40
Publisher
Holiday House
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780823444311
Lexile
AD880
Themes
Asian American
family history
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