"Baseball Saved Us" by Ken Mochizuki tells the story of a Japanese American boy named Shorty, who experiences the injustices of internment during World War II. After being forced to leave his home and relocate to a prison camp with his family, Shorty finds solace in baseball. The game becomes a means of escape and a way to cope with the harsh realities of internment. As he learns to play, Shorty gains confidence and a sense of community with fellow inmates, illustrating how baseball transcends adversity and becomes a source of hope and resilience during difficult times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 30 pages in this book. This book was published in 1993 by Turtleback Books .