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Warriors in the Crossfire
Full title: | Warriors in the Crossfire |
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ISBN: | 9781620910269 |
ISBN 10: | 1620910268 |
Authors: | Flood, Nancy Bo |
Publisher: | Boyds Mills Press |
Edition: | Reprint |
Num. pages: | 144 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2013 |
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Synopsis
On the tiny South Pacific island of Saipan, thirteen-year-old Joseph and his half-Japanese cousin Kento practice to become warriors like their ancestors. But in the final months of World War II, their paradise island becomes the stage for one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific war between America and Japan. Joseph and Kento’s loyalties are tested and they discover, within themselves, what it means to become true warriors.
“Intense and powerful reading that avoids bleakness by celebrating family, culture, and a longing for peace.” —Booklist, starred review
Best Fiction for Young Adults —YALSA
Booklist Editors’ Choice, Books for Youth
Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers —Voice of Youth Advocates
Notable Books for a Global Society —International Reading Association