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Starred Review on July 1, 2021 | Mystery & Suspense
The treatment of American citizens of Japanese descent during World War II comes to life in this mystery by Hirahara ("Mas Arai" series). The Ito family are uprooted from their life in California and sent to Manzanar, a concentration camp for Japanese Americans. At Manzanar, Aki, her older sister Rose, and their parents endure privation and suffering. When detainees who are not considered security risks are allowed to leave the camp, Rose is among them. She is reloc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More