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Beneath The Wide Silk Sky
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Beneath The Wide Silk Sky
(Updated: August 31, 2022)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
What worked: Wow, just wow. Powerful, poignant portrayal of a Japanese teen right before the internment camps. Huey nails Sam's emotions with the backlash from her small Washington state community when Pearl Harbor is hit. Those who she thought were friends show their true character. But there are also small acts of kindness and courage from others.
Sam's desire to be a photographer is encouraged by Hiro, a neighbor. Their friendship grows while most in their town turn against the 'enemy'. In this case, anyone who is Japanese American.
Powerful and very moving. I was totally engrossed with Sam's story. The scenes of racism in her high school and also among leaders of her community are authentic and painful. Stories like these need to be shared. It reminds me of another equally powerful story by George Takei of his family and his time in Internment camps. Both show the division and fear that come from racism.
Captivating, powerful tale of a Japanese American family right after Pearl Harbor that shows the racism faced by those deemed the 'enemy'. Perfect for those who love Ruta Sepetys novels.
Sam's desire to be a photographer is encouraged by Hiro, a neighbor. Their friendship grows while most in their town turn against the 'enemy'. In this case, anyone who is Japanese American.
Powerful and very moving. I was totally engrossed with Sam's story. The scenes of racism in her high school and also among leaders of her community are authentic and painful. Stories like these need to be shared. It reminds me of another equally powerful story by George Takei of his family and his time in Internment camps. Both show the division and fear that come from racism.
Captivating, powerful tale of a Japanese American family right after Pearl Harbor that shows the racism faced by those deemed the 'enemy'. Perfect for those who love Ruta Sepetys novels.
Good Points
1. Moving, poignant portrayal of a Japanese teen right before the internment camps
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