Two examples are 'The Diplomat's Daughter' by Karin Tanabe and 'The Last Year of the War' by Susan Meissner. It also surprised me that Messner contends that only Japanese Americans were interned during WW II as I have read several sources regarding camps for German and Italian Americans. I have also visited the memorial when we were in Oahu in 2009, but had forgotten about the oil situation. Having read a wide range of books (many historical fiction) about World War II, there was not much in this book that I was not aware of. It is a blend of facts, photos and graphics that will keep the reader engaged while they are learning. This new History Smashers book will be a popular one for middle grade readers. Each year, my husband (a former Marine) is diligent to remind our family of the significance of this "day which shall live in infamy." As I write this review, Pearl Harbor Day is just two days away.
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