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Torn Apart: The Internment Diary of Mary Kobayashi


Dear Canada

No. of pages 209

Published: 2012

Great for age 7-10 years

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"Torn Apart: The Internment Diary of Mary Kobayashi" follows the poignant experiences of a Japanese-American girl during World War II. Mary Kobayashi, a teenager living in California, is uprooted from her home with her family and forced into an internment camp following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through her diary entries, Mary shares her struggles, hopes, and the harsh realities of life in the camp. Amidst the adversity, she grapples with her identity, family loyalty, and the impact of war on her dreams. This powerful narrative highlights themes of resilience, courage, and the quest for belonging in tumultuous times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Dear Canada .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 209 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Scholastic Canada .

 

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Dear Canada