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Brothers of the Fire Star

by Douglas Arvidson · 2012

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When Japanese soldiers invade the island of Guam at the start of World War II, thirteen-year-old native Napu and American Joseph, nearly as old, escape in a small sailboat, guided by the "Spirit of the Voyage" and learning the secrets of ancient navigators as they go.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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survivalsurvivalMore like thisLess of this
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World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
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adult

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