About the book
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty.
World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats.
But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.
Editions of Under the Blood-Red Sun
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385320993
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440411390
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385386555
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553494877
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307548528
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780553395624
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780553395600
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780553395617
Read an Excerpt
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty.
World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats.
But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Blood-Red Sun about?
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty.
World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats.
But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Under the Blood-Red Sun?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Under the Blood-Red Sun?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385320993
Is Under the Blood-Red Sun part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Prisoners of the Empire Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Under the Blood-Red Sun?
Graham Salisbury
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Under the Blood-Red Sun is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385320993) and paperback(ISBN 9780440411390) and paperback(ISBN 9780385386555) and paperback(ISBN 9780553494877) and ebook(ISBN 9780307548528) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780553395624) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780553395600) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780553395617)
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