The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559 Mirror Lake Internment Camp, California, 1942 by Barry Denenberg

The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559 Mirror Lake Internment Camp, California, 1942

My Name Is America

Barry Denenberg

157 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

The feelings and experiences of a young boy forced to live in a Japanese internment camp during World War II is presented in this diary-style format for middle readers. 90,000 first printing.

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Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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