The Fences Between Us
The Fences Between Us
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The Fences Between Us

Written by Kirby Larson
Part of the Dear America Book Series
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8 - 14
Reading age
313
Page count
50,902
Word count
730L
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Sep 1, 2010
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Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings us the first new Dear America diary in years, taking readers through the attack on Pearl Harbor, the start of World War II, and the Japanese incarceration.With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl’s entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history’s most tragic and unforgettable eras.

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friendshipAmericaJapanWorld War IIwar20th centurysocial themes1900-1949photography and photographsmulticulturaldiariesevacuation and relocation1940sbooks about family and warthe Japanese-American experience

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780545224185
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2010
    Publisher
    Scholastic Press
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2010
    Page Count
    313
    Word Count
    50902
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2009044972
    Lexile® Level
    730L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    8
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    139518
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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