Laura Iwasaki and her family are paying what may be their last visit to Lauras grandfathers grave. The grave is at Manzanar, where thousands of Americans of Japanese heritage were interned during World War II. Among those rounded up and taken to the internment camp were Lauras father, then a small boy, and his parents. Now Laura says goodbye to Grandfather in her own special way, with a gesture that crosses generational lines and bears witness to the patriotism that survived a shameful episode in Americas history. Eve Buntings poignant text and Chris K. Soentpiets detailed, evocative paintings make the story of this familys visit to Manzanar, and of the memories stirred by the experience, one that will linger in readers minds and hearts. Afterword.
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1,732 words32 pagesLexile 590LGrade K to 6Age 5-11
Published 19989780395720950
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