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A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor -
Harry Mazer
Aladdin Paperbacks, $4.99. 2002 Reviews:
- Marya Jansen-Gruber (Children's Literature)
Adam and his family have just moved to Honolulu. His father is an officer on the U.S.S. Arizona and is very much a spit-and-polish kind of man. He is also the kind of man who does not want his son to be seen hanging around with a Japanese boy. Adam has made friends with a Nisei boy, Davi. Davi's parents came to Hawaii from Japan but Davi considers himself to be as American as Adam is. Being told that he can't see Davi again is very hard for Adam. Despite his father's words and feeling angry and confused about what to do, Adam finds himself going fishing with Davi and another boy. They go down to the harbor. There, they find a rowboat, and just as they are settling down to fish all hell breaks loose. With horrified eyes they watch Japanese planes bomb Battleship Row. Adam sees his father's ship being attacked and sinking. What follows is a series of nightmarish events. During these events Adam discovers all sorts of things about himself and others, and he is forced to come to some awful conclusions. This touching and sometimes painful story is told through the eyes and heart of a boy searching for a reason for war and suffering. Adam finds himself seeking the love and recognition of his demanding father and also a place for himself in the world. 2002, Aladdin Paperbacks, $4.99. Ages 8 to 12.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | - |
0689841604 9780689841606 |