Aleutian Sparrow
No. of pages 156
Published: 2005
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"Aleutian Sparrow" by Karen Hesse tells the poignant story of a young Aleut girl named Pina, who is uprooted from her home in the Aleutian Islands during World War II when Japanese forces invade. Along with her family, she is taken to a mainland internment camp, where they face harsh conditions and the loss of their cultural identity. Pina navigates the challenges of displacement, resilience, and hope while clinging to memories of her homeland. Through lyrical prose, Hesse explores themes of survival, the impact of war, and the enduring strength of community and family bonds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 156 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.