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Published
2003
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Subgenre
Historical
ISBN
9780689861895
Section
Middle Grade

Aleutian Sparrow

Karen Hesse

After Japan invades Alaska's Aleutian Islands in 1942, young Vera and her Aleut community are forcibly relocated to camps in the forests of Southeast Alaska and struggle to survive and keep their heritage alive.

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Themes

War & conflictCultural heritageResilience & survivalReal lives & history

Mood

Feels sad, reflective, challenging.

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