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Set against the backdrop of Manzanar, a WWII internment camp, the story follows Laura Iwasaki and her family as they visit her grandfather's grave, reflecting on their family's history. Through a heartfelt gesture, Laura honors her grandfather and the patriotism that endured despite the injustices faced by Japanese Americans. The narrative is enriched by Eve Bunting's poignant writing and Chris K. Soentpiet's evocative illustrations, creating a powerful exploration of memory, heritage, and resilience in the face of shameful events in American history.
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So Far from the Sea, Eve Bunting
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- So Far from the Sea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eve Bunting
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9780547237527
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, Military, Historical prose, Young Adult
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Manzanar, a WWII internment camp, the story follows Laura Iwasaki and her family as they visit her grandfather's grave, reflecting on their family's history. Through a heartfelt gesture, Laura honors her grandfather and the patriotism that endured despite the injustices faced by Japanese Americans. The narrative is enriched by Eve Bunting's poignant writing and Chris K. Soentpiet's evocative illustrations, creating a powerful exploration of memory, heritage, and resilience in the face of shameful events in American history.