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Fish for Jimmy
Two brothers face internment, one risks all to restore hope and strength.
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32 pages· 915 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the shadow of war, Taro and his family are uprooted to an internment camp. As his younger brother Jimmy weakens, Taro defies the camp's confines, sneaking out nightly to catch fish, hoping to revive Jimmy's spirit. Amidst barbed wire and uncertainty, Taro's daring acts of love and courage challenge the harsh realities of their new world. Will his efforts be enough to sustain his brother and family? This poignant tale, rooted in true events, explores resilience and the bonds that hold us together in the darkest times.
From the publisher
For two boys in a Japanese American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States went to war. With the family forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp, Jimmy loses his appetite. Older brother Taro takes matters into his own hands and, night after night, sneaks out of the camp and catches fresh fish for Jimmy to help make him strong again. This affecting tale of courage and love is an adaptation of the author’s true family story, and includes a letter to readers with more information about the historical background and inspiration.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 915
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD880L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.7
- F&P level
- ~U
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2013
- First published
- January 7, 2013
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823423750
- LCCN
- 2012006584
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