Journey to Topaz: A Story of the Japanese-American Evacuation
Yoshiko Uchida
(Author)
Donald Carrick
(Illustrator)
Description
Based on Yoshiko Uchida's personal experiences, this is the moving story of one girl's struggle to remain brave during the Japanese internment of World War II. In a bleak and dusty prison camp, eleven-year-old Yuki and her family experience both true friendship and heart-wrenching tragedy. Journey to Topaz explores the consequences of prejudice and the capacities of the human spirit. First published in 1971, this book is now a much loved and widely read classic.Product Details
Price
$10.00
$9.20
Publisher
Heyday Books
Publish Date
October 01, 2015
Pages
168
Dimensions
5.2 X 0.5 X 8.2 inches | 0.4 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781890771911
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About the Author
Yoshiko Uchida (1921-1992) was born in Alameda, California, and grew up in Berkeley. She is the author of many books, including Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese-American Family.
Donald Carrick has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
