The Journal of Ben Uchida
The Journal of Ben Uchida
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The Journal of Ben Uchida

Written by Barry Denenberg
Part of the My Name is America Book Series
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9 - 14
Reading age
157
Page count
850L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 1999
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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”.

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AmericaWorld War IICalifornia20th century1900-1949diariesevacuation and relocation1940s

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780590485319
    Publication Date
    September 1, 1999
    Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1999
    Page Count
    157
    Reading Age
    9 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    98040956
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    39985538
    Lexile® Level
    850L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    32209
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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