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A boy of Heart Mountain

by Barbara Bazaldua · 2010

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"At the onset of WWII, nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated in concentration camps. Inspired by Shigeru Yabu's youthful camp experiences, 'A Boy Of Heart Mountain' is a poignant coming-of-age story and a celebration of the human spirit under stress"—Page 4 of cover.

Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisWyomingWyomingMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 145 pages

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