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A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor

by Harry Mazer · 2001

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December 7, 1941: A morning like any other, but the events of this day would leave no one untouched.For Adam, living near Honolulu, this Sunday morning is one he has been looking forward to — fishing with friends, away from the ever-watchful eyes of his father, a navy lieutenant. Then, right before his eyes, Adam watches Japanese planes fly overhead and attack the U.S. Navy. All he can think is that it's just like in the movies. But as he sees his father's ship, the Arizona,sink beneath the water, he realizes this isn't make-believe. It's real.

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Over the next few days, Adam searches for answers — about his friends, the war, and especially, his father. But Adam soon learns sometimes there are no answers.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thiswar and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
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friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
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World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisHawaiiHawaiiMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 112 pages

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