Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II
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Published
New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.
Format
Book
Edition
[Young readers edition].
ISBN
9780593465660, 0593465660
Physical Desc
231 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
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Published
New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.
Edition
[Young readers edition].
Language
English
ISBN
9780593465660, 0593465660
Notes
General Note
"The New York Times bestseller adapted for young readers"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-218) and index.
Description
Adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller by Daniel James Brown, Facing the Mountain is the remarkable true story of three brave Japanese American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II while facing discrimination at home. Perfect for readers of The Boys in the Boat.
Description
After the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese Americans became the subject of racism and discrimination within the United States. Many were rounded up and put in concentration camps. But even while this was happening, there were many Japanese American soldiers who fought to ensure that all Americans were safe during the biggest conflict in world history.
Description
Facing the Mountain is the story of three Japanese American soldiers: Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to fight for their country in World War II. The book covers the three soldiers' deployment to Europe and the struggles of their families back home. Woven throughout is the chronicle of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against the government in defense of their own rights.
Description
Equal parts riveting war story, resisitance history, and courtroom drama, Facing the Mountain is a fascinating and impeccably researched book that will captivate young readers. Includes black and white photos and backmatter.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Informational works.
Japanese American soldiers -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Army. -- Regimental Combat Team, 442nd -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Japanese American soldiers -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945 -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Army. -- Regimental Combat Team, 442nd -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American -- Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Japanese American soldiers -- History -- 20th century.
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945.
Junior literature.
United States. -- Army. -- Regimental Combat Team, 442nd.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.
Japanese Americans -- Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945.
Junior literature.
United States. -- Army. -- Regimental Combat Team, 442nd.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brown, D. J. (2023). Facing the mountain: a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II ([Young readers edition].). Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, Daniel James, 1951-. 2023. Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II. New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, Daniel James, 1951-. Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brown, Daniel James. Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II [Young readers edition]., Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.
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