The Journal of Ben Uchida by Barry Denenberg

The Journal of Ben Uchida

My Name Is America

Barry Denenberg

157 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Ben Uchida keeps a journal of his experiences as a prisoner in a Japanese internment camp in Mirror Lake, California, during World War II.

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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

3.5

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