Elise Sontag is a typical fourteen-year-old American girl — until her German immigrant parents are arrested as suspected sympathizers during World War II. Her world changes overnight when her family is sent to an internment camp in Texas, where she meets Mariko Inoue, a Japanese-American teen facing a similar fate.
The two girls form a deep and unlikely friendship that transcends culture and circumstance. But when Elise is repatriated to Germany — a country she’s never even visited — the bond is tragically severed. Years later, Elise embarks on a journey to find Mariko and reclaim the part of herself lost during the war.
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Explores the forgotten history of German-American and Japanese-American internment
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A story of enduring friendship under extraordinary hardship
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Rich with historical detail and emotional depth
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Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Lisa Wingate, and Pam Jenoff
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Thought-provoking look at identity, loyalty, and belonging
Format: Paperback / Hardcover
Author: Susan Meissner
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language: English
Recommended For: Adult readers
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