When My Name Was Keoko

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Linda Sue Park expertly narrates the fictional story of her mother's experience with the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War 2. She meshes actual historical events with her own story to help the reader imagine what a typical Korean family went through while under Japanese rule. As a histor......more

I haven't read such a touching and good book in a while. Beautifully written. This is the first book I've ever read that isn't about the western world, which baffles me as I come to think of it. It has definitely made me eager to read more of this kind.......more

This might top out my list of possible 7th grade social studies books. It's very good, and ties in with the Indiana Standards really well. I'm finding more and more YA literature that deals with Pre-WWII Japanese Imperialism. While I feel like - in general - Americans are still primarily focused with......more