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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2002
When My Name Was Keoko
A brother enlists in the enemy army to protect family secrets during wartime Korea.
208 pages· 55,259 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In occupied Korea, Sun-hee and her brother Tae-yul face a harrowing choice. As World War II looms, Tae-yul enlists in the Japanese army to shield their uncle, suspected of aiding the resistance. Sun-hee remains, burdened with secrets that could mean life or death for her family. Can they preserve their identity amidst oppression, or will the war tear them apart? This gripping tale of courage and sacrifice explores the depths of loyalty and the fight to maintain one's culture against overwhelming odds.
