246 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440411390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty.World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats.But then Pearl...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, WarModerate
Racial slurs, Violence, GriefMinor
Blood
246 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440411390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty.World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats.But then Pearl...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, WarModerate
Racial slurs, Violence, GriefMinor
Blood