"Aleutian Sparrow" by Evon Zerbetz tells the poignant story of the forced relocation of the Aleut people during World War II. The narrative follows a young Aleutian boy named Pinta as his life is uprooted when he and his community are taken from their homes and placed in a camp on the mainland of Alaska. Through Pinta's eyes, readers experience the challenges of adaptation, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity. The novel highlights themes of cultural identity, survival, and the importance of family and heritage amidst the shadows of war and tragedy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .

Karen Hesse is the author of numerous novels and picture books for children, including Out of the Dust , which won the Newbery Medal. Her recent books for Feiwel and Friends are Brooklyn Bridge and Safekeeping . She lives in Vermont. Brooke Hartman is a children's book author and currently serves as president on the Alaska Writers Guild. In 2012, her picture book manuscript won the Writer's Digest Annual Fiction Contest, and placed as a finalist in 2017. Hartman lives in Chugiak, Alaska. Evon Zerbetz is an Alaskan artist and illustrator of several children's books, including Blueberry Shoe, Ten Rowdy Ravens, and Little Red Snapperhood. Relief printmaking has been her passion for over 20 years, and her linocut constructions and art installations have exhibited in art galleries and displayed in stores, libraries, museums, and schools. Zerbetz currently lives and works out of Ketchikan.