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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1999
The Journal of Ben Uchida
Part of the My Name is America series
A boy's diary reveals life in a WWII internment camp.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 922 ratings
157 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Twelve-year-old Ben Uchida chronicles his life in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. As he grapples with identity and injustice, his journal captures the harsh reality of being seen as the enemy. How will Ben navigate this world where his face defines his fate? Discover the resilience and hope within his poignant entries.
From the publisher
For almost 11 months in the internment camp, 12-year-old Ben Uchida keeps a journal and he writes, “It never seemed to matter before, but now my face was the face of the enemy”.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 157
- Reading age
- 9–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 850L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 32209
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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