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Reviewed on October 1, 2020 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–6—Napoli takes another trip into history with this story of two Italian daughters caught in Japan during World War II. Daughters of the cook at the Italian embassy, Simona and Carolina have already worked hard to acclimate to the new customs in Japan when the unthinkable happens: War. As the narrative unfolds, Italy switches sides, placing the girls in danger as the Italian embassy closes, the internment camps loom near, and the thought of being so far away fr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
