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Description
Following a kayaking accident, a man experiences the feelings of children interned during World War II and children on Indian reservations.
Quick Summary
After a mishap on the water leaves him stuck on a quiet shore, a man starts thinking about the lives of children who were taken from their homes during World II and about kids growing up on Indian reservations, weaving their stories together with his own recovery. The spare, lyrical text and Say's delicate water-color paintings show how the three journeys of loss and hope overlap, making the big ideas of home and belonging easy for early readers to feel. It's a quiet, warm-hearted book that works well for kids who are just starting to learn about U.S. history, especially those who enjoy stories that mix personal moments with bigger historical events. Parents will appreciate that the story doesn't shy away from the sadness of the past, but it ends on a hopeful note that encourages conversation about resilience. If you've read Allen Say's earlier picture book Grandfather's Journey, you'll notice the same gentle, respectful tone in this one.