Yoko's Diary

by Paul Ham

Book Overview

The diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the war Ages: 8-12

1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had seen their cities destroyed by US bombers. Food, fuel and materials were in short supply. Yet spirits remained high. In April 1945, Yoko Moriwaki started high school in Hiroshima, excited to be a prestigious 'Kenjo' girl, and full of duty towards her parents, school and country. But the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0733331173
• ISBN13: 9780733331176
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: ABC Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher