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Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II

Title
Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II / Daniel James Brown.
Author
Brown, Daniel James, 1951-
Publication
  • New York : Viking, [2023]
  • ©2023

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Description
231 pages : illustrations, maps; 22 cm
Summary
  • Adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller by Daniel James Brown, Facing the Mountain is the remarkable true story of three brave Japanese American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II while facing discrimination at home. Perfect for readers of The Boys in the Boat.
  • After the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese Americans became the subject of racism and discrimination within the United States. Many were rounded up and put in concentration camps. But even while this was happening, there were many Japanese American soldiers who fought to ensure that all Americans were safe during the biggest conflict in world history.
  • Facing the Mountain is the story of three Japanese American soldiers: Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to fight for their country in World War II. The book covers the three soldiers' deployment to Europe and the struggles of their families back home. Woven throughout is the chronicle of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against the government in defense of their own rights.
  • Equal parts riveting war story, resisitance history, and courtroom drama, Facing the Mountain is a fascinating and impeccably researched book that will captivate young readers. Includes black and white photos and backmatter.
Subject
  • United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd > Juvenile literature
  • United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd
  • United States. Army
  • 1900-1999
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Europe > Juvenile literature
  • Japanese American soldiers > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Japanese American > Juvenile literature
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Regimental histories > United States > Juvenile literature
  • Japanese Americans > Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 > Juvenile literature
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Western Front > Juvenile literature
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Western Front
  • World War, 1939-1945 > Regimental histories > United States
  • Japanese Americans > Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945
  • Regimental histories
  • Military campaigns
  • Japanese Americans
  • Japanese American soldiers
  • Europe
  • United States
  • Western Front (World War (1939-1945))
Genre/Form
  • Informational works.
  • History.
  • Juvenile works.
Note
  • "The New York Times bestseller adapted for young readers"--Cover.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-218) and index.
Call Number
JFD 24-623
ISBN
  • 9780593465660
  • 0593465660
LCCN
2023949899
OCLC
1406777508
Author
Brown, Daniel James, 1951- author.
Title
Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II / Daniel James Brown.
Publisher
New York : Viking, [2023]
Copyright Date
©2023
Type of Content
text
still image
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-218) and index.
Chronological Term
1900-1999
Research Call Number
JFD 24-623
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