The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, Seattle, Washington, 1941
by:
Kirby Larson (author)
Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings us the first new Dear America diary in years, taking readers through the attack on Pearl Harbor, the start of World War II, and the Japanese incarceration.With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson...
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Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings us the first new Dear America diary in years, taking readers through the attack on Pearl Harbor, the start of World War II, and the Japanese incarceration.With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl's entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history's most tragic and unforgettable eras.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780545224185 (0545224187)
Publish date: September 1st 2010
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages no: 313
Edition language: English
Series: Dear America
This book is amazing! It tells about World War 2 and tells it very well. I learned about the war through the book. It shows the racism the Americans had to the Japanese who lived in the United States. It teaches that we can make a difference, big or small. It's a very well written book and...
I think the kids of my generation (tail end of Generation X) could have really used a book series like this back in the 80s/90s. It is a perfect mix of historical detail and realistic kids' characterization. Definitely going to introduce these books to my kids when they get to the reading level. I...
The diary of Piper Davis, is the only book I have found to make me emotional. Piper Davis, has to await the news of her army brother, that is stationed in Pearl Harbor, as it is attacked. Piper and her father neither knows if he is alright or not, but they both pray for him. Piper's father is a past...
I loved this and will be writing a review in the next few days.
I loved this and will be writing a review in the next few days.
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