Gaijin: American Prisoner Of War
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 144
Published: 2019
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"Gaijin: American Prisoner Of War" by Matt Faulkner tells the poignant story of a young boy named, who is caught in the turmoil of World War II. As he navigates the harsh realities of being a Japanese American during this turbulent period, he faces racism, fear, and uncertainty after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle for survival as he and his family are forced into an internment camp. With a powerful blend of historical context and personal emotion, the graphic novel sheds light on a painful chapter in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 144 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2019 by Disney Book Publishing Inc. .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Cybils Award - Graphic Novel - Elementary School / Middle School
This book was recognised in the Graphic Novel - Elementary School / Middle School category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.