Simple but emotional story about a Japanese boy’s experience in Hawaii following the aftermath of Pear Harbor ( )

Awesome! I love war stories about Pearl Harbor! They are just so fascinating... ( )

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At first, I did not think I would enjoy Under The Blood Red Sun, but once I began reading, my mind was changed. Stories about the WWII era and Pearl Harbor have always interested me because it is so hard to believe that our country underwent a time of such difficulty. I enjoyed the book's point-of-view because it was narrated by a young Japanese-American boy and his feelings about this time were projected. The plot of the story is well-developed and very realistic because the readers could understand the thoughts and feelings of Tomi, the main character and narrator. I also really enjoyed how the book included both Japanese and Hawaiian phrases, which gave the reader additional background knowledge about the time period and blend of cultures. Like most stories about the WWII era, this book had the ability to capture students' attention, especially students who are learning about this period in history.