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Four-Four-Two

Four-Four-Two

From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes an â€œimmersive and inspirationalâ€ (Booklist, starred review) page-turner based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.

Yuki Nakahara is an American.

But itâ€™s the start of World War II, and America doesnâ€™t see it that way. Like many other Japanese Americans, Yuki and his family have been forced into an internment camp in the Utah desert. But Yuki isnâ€™t willing to sit back and accept this injusticeâ€”itâ€™s his country too, and heâ€™s going to prove it by enlisting in the army to fight for the Allies.

When Yuki and his friend Shig ship out, they arenâ€™t prepared for the experiences theyâ€™ll encounter as members of the â€œFour-Four-Two,â€ a segregated regiment made up entirely of Japanese-American soldiers. Before Yuki returns homeâ€”if he returns homeâ€”heâ€™ll come face to face with persistent prejudices, grueling combat he never imagined, and friendships deeper than he knew possible.
Country USA
Brand Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781481462532
ReleaseDate 2017-11-07
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781481462532

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